Battalion Chief - Wildland Fire

Utah County Office Of Human Resource Management

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone : (801) 851-8158

Fax : (801) 851-8166 Email : humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

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Posting Date : March 3, 2025

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

All applications received by March 17, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

Position : Battalion Chief-Wildland Fire

Posting # : 4207-0325kk

The Opportunity : Under the general direction of the County Fire Chief, coordinates and directs field operations for Utah County Fire and is responsible for personnel involved in wildland fire suppression and related activities. This position serves as an assistant to the County Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.

Starting Pay : Grade 725 Step A - $32.14 Step G - $36.96 Hourly

Job Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience :

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Four (4) years of work experience in professional wildland fire suppression, including two (2) years as a squad leader or in another related supervisory position.

Preferred Education and Experience :

1. Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed advanced training and requirements in wildland fire suppression tactics.

2. Preference may be given to applicants with Type 4 Incident Command certification under the NIIMS incident command system.

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