Wildland Fire Supervisor
Salary
$111,013.60 Annually
Location
El Paso County, Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2600475
Department
Sheriffs Office
Division
Law Enforcement Bureau
Opening Date
10/17/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
VALUES
Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent
Job Summary
Salary to commensurate with qualifications
The Sheriffs Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm, subject to change.
Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Please be advised this position may close on or after (10/19/2026), without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.
Supervises wildland fire suppression engines and crews; performs fire mitigation. Assists with wildfire mitigation and wildfire response planning of EPSO. Provides direct supervision of engine crews and/or hand crews.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden:
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of readiness of crews, equipment and fire organizational planning in the event of wildland fire.
- Provides direct supervision of fuels mitigation and fire suppression engines and crews.
- Performs duties related to wildfire mitigation of trees, brush or dead and downed woody material that includes, but not limited to, thinning, removing, chipping, pruning, limbing, felling, and bucking.
- Performs duties related to wildfire suppression including but not limited to cutting fire lines, using engines and hand tools to suppress fires, and directing firefighters in the safe effective performance of wildland fire suppression.
- Operates and maintains high-powered equipment including chainsaws, pruning saws, blowers, brush cutters, chippers, mowers and pumps. Operates and maintains fire fighting and fire mitigation hand tools.
- May deploy on fire assignments.
- May act as Acting Deputy Fire Warden.
- Implements and administers fire preparedness and prevention programs as directed.
- Supervises assigned resources to meet intent and purpose of the Wildland Fire Program.
- Delegates assigned responsibilities as appropriate and provides guidance to employees regarding assignments and assists them in career development.
- Oversees and participates in wildland fire courses, community outreach, and public engagement to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness as directed.
- Oversees and participates in training programs for wildland firefighters and volunteer wildland firefighters.
- Oversees and participates in the maintenance and inventory of vehicles and equipment.
- Provides input into budget on personnel and resource needs.
- Assists with unit fire billing, qualification records, and deployment statuses. Prepares, reviews, processes forms, records, and reports as appropriate.
- Assists in the development and implementation of agencies, cooperators, supplemental fire agreements, and mutual agreements.
- Assists in development and updating of wildfire plans and supports the planning process for the Emergency Services Section.
- Performs the function of the on-call fire duty officer (FDO) on a rotating basis. Provides or coordinates coverage should assigned FDO become unavailable.
- Facilitates, schedules, and attends all meetings necessary for completion of project.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience with mitigation tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of and experience working with wildland fire equipment and tools including pumps, power saws, aircraft, radios, and hand tools.
- Experience working with and supervising Type 3-6 wildland engines and crews.
- Experience working with and supervising wildland firefighters.
- Excellent team-building skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with government employees, contractors, fire protection districts and the public.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and components.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum one year wildland fire supervision experience.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Single Resource Boss Engine (including Trainee)
- Meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 (including Trainee)
- Preferred: Advanced First Aid and CPR certifications (EMT license preferred)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License.
- Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License or Colorado State IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper preferred.
- Maintains Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) at "Arduous" Work Capacity Test level (pack test, 3 miles 45lb pack in 45 minutes)
- Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in a field and office environment. Potential for working in stressful and dangerous situations including but not limited to steep terrain, inclement weather, hazardous traffic, tree felling operations, wildland fire responses, fire suppression and prescribed burn events. Exposure to smoke, dust, dangerous machinery, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, and outdoor working conditions. Must be able to lift and transport 45 lbs over flat terrain for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes. Subject to call out during emergencies. Subject to shift schedules changes based on operation/business needs.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Sheriffs Office Employees: https://epcsheriffsoffice.com/employment/
01
Please select your highest level of completed education
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree
- Doctoral degree
- None of the above
02
Please select how many years of wildland fire supervision experience you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 2-3 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 4-5 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
03
Please briefly describe your wildland fire supervision experience.
04
Do you meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Single Resource Boss Engine (including Trainee)?
05
Do you meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 (including Trainee)?
06
Do you have Advanced First Aid and CPR certifications?
07
Do you have an EMT license?
08
Do you have a valid Colorado drivers license?
09
Do you have a Colorado Class B Commercial drivers license?
10
Do you have a Colorado State IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper License?
11
The Sheriffs Office employs a "non-release" hostage policy. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, either inside or outside of a Sheriffs Office facility (vehicles included), we would do everything within our power in order to secure your release; however, we would never release an inmate or prisoner. Can you work in an environment that operates under a policy such as this?
Required Question
Employer El Paso County (CO)
Department Sheriffs Office Address El Paso Office of the Sheriff
27 East Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Website https://www.epcsheriffsoffice.com/