Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember 2026-01271

Description and Functions

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• Performs wildland fire duties, including hand-line construction, water handling, general and aerial suppression support, prevention activities, equipment inspections, and training.
• Performs Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) duties, including Initial Attack and Helibase support.
• Maintains accurate maintenance record books for support vehicles.
• Ensures accurate time and Fire Activity Reporting, mid-month, and end of the month as requested by supervisor.
• Performs project work both on and off duty station, including but not limited to fuel reduction, timber stand improvement, and pile burning.
• Performs general facility and compound duties.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crew.

**A Helicopter crew member must meet the firefighter's physical fitness qualifications at level III Arduous and must possess a current Red Card certification as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) or Helicopter Crewmember - Trainee (HECM-T) per NWCG 310-1.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.
• Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home.
• Duties include, but may not be limited to, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb. A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The employment period is from approximately April 2026 to November 2026 but may be extended to support the agency's mission.
• This is a seasonal, hourly position.
• Housing is furnished at the Duncan Ranch Helibase.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.

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