Job Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands - Moab, UT
Salary: $26-$28.16/hour
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Description:
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is looking for an organized, independent, professional individual to implement projects throughout Southeast Utah. This position reports to the Southeast Area WUI Coordinator who is also based out of the Moab office. The Assistant WUI Coordinator’s mission is to prevent homes and sensitive landscapes from being damaged or destroyed in catastrophic wildfire. This individual will achieve this mission through outreach to landowners, grant writing, fire prevention campaigns, and fuels reduction project implementation. The Assistant WUI Coordinator is generally given great leeway to determine the best actions to accomplish their goals, but primarily assists the WUI Coordinator in Southeast Utah. The Assistant WUI Coordinator, when not on fuels reduction projects, may participate in:
Fire suppression operations
Forestry projects
Prescribed fire operations
Noxious weed treatment
The Assistant WUI Coordinator will work closely with landowners, HOAs, and local municipalities to coordinate fuels reduction work and promote fire prevention and mitigation. This position works closely with city, county, state and federal and non-profit project partners to accomplish common goals.
The Assistant WUI Coordinator will coordinate fuels reduction projects in communities throughout Southeast Utah, working in a variety of forest types from desert riparian forests to subalpine forests. The Assistant WUI Coordinator will work with a team that includes the Area WUI Coordinator and the seasonal WUI crew and WUI crew lead. This is a full-time, benefitted position.
A typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10-hour days). Some travel is required (typically 1-2 weeks per year during peak season). Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2026. Qualified applicants will be contacted to coordinate interviews between January 26 and February 23, 2026.
To apply please send resume, references, and optional cover letter to johnwiegand@utah.gov
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise and train a 6-person fuels crew
Perform outreach to communities throughout Southeast Utah
Perform home ignition assessments
Design fuels reduction projects for maximum benefit to communities and landscapes
Identify funding sources for planned projects
Write and apply for grants through various funding sources
Implement fuels reduction projects via contracting or fuels crew
Track grant expenses and adhere to grant guidelines
Participate in grant ranking committees
Participate in all parts of the fuels crew operations
Coordinate meetings and write Community Wildfire Preparedness Plans
Fly drones to capture project and landscape level imagery
Use ArcGIS to create field maps for contractors and fuels crew
Coordinate with agency partners including government agencies, and non-profits
Participate in prescribed fire operations including pile burns and broadcast burning
Required Qualifications:
1-4 seasons in a field level position in natural resources.
Ability to manage paperwork and prioritize work based on funding and deadlines.
Ability to communicate with people of different backgrounds in a professional manner
Ability to successfully pass an arduous pack test once every year and hike in steep terrain
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict professionally on crews and with landowners.
Ability to work and camp on remote sites for up to 4 days.
Ability to drive large trucks with heavy trailers.
Valid Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in related natural resource field
Knowledge of regional riparian and forestry systems
Prescribed fire experience with relevant qualifications
FFT2 or better
FAL3 or better
Herbicide Applicator License
Part 107 FAA License
Training Provided:
Firefighter Type 2 Crewmember (FFT2)
Wildland FIre Chainsaw (S-212/FAL)
First Aid/CPR
Other Training Opportunities:
Part 107 FAA Drone License
Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface (S-215)
ArcGIS training
Basic Air Operations (S-270)
Relevant conferences and classes as approved by supervisor
Herbicide Applicator License
