Environmental Technician Jobs in Utah

Job Title: Lead Wildland Firefighter Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Springdale, UT Description: A Lead Engine Wildland Firefighter(GS-06 Range/Forestry Tech) Serves as a lead wildland firefighter performing the following duties: locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations.  Serves as a lead wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.  Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and peration. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Assures that needed tools and equipment are available for fire fighting tasks. In addition to performing all of the above duties, provides daily leadership and training for the crew members. Serves as a working leader. May also lead additional technicians and detailers. Instructs crew members in specific tasks and techniques; conducts on-the-job training; distributes and controls work assignments among employees, assures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks; maintains work notes and records; reports on work accomplishments, ensures that the work is carried out safely; reports on performance problems and issues. Responsible for supervision of the crew in the absence of the supervisor.

Job Title: Fire Dispatcher Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Cedar City, UT Description: A Fire Dispatcher(GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a dispatcher in support of an initial attack suppression program. Provides information and coordinates with local law enforcement, other agency and media personnel on both fire and non-fire emergency situations.  receives fire reports, determines location, land status and current fire information. Dispatches personel, equipment, aircraft and supplies.

Job Title: Forestry Technician (Recreation) Company: Agriculture, Forest Service Location: Manila, UT Description: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=WYXDH. KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information.

Job Title: Fire Dispatcher Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Vernal, UT Description: A Fire Dispatcher(GS-04 Range/Forestry Technician) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions.A Fire Dispatcher(GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a dispatcher in support of an initial attack suppression program. Provides information and coordinates with local law enforcement, other agency and media personnel on both fire and non-fire emergency situations.A Fire Dispatcher(GS-06 Range/Forestry Technician) serves as a central district coordination point with capability to assemble or obtain suppression sources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead personnel. Provides input to be used in fire plans and recommends changes as appropriate. Interprets weather information and gives to management for making decisions. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.