WUI Technician
FT / PT Status – Full-time
Salary – $30.78 - $46.18
Remote Work / In-Office – Remote Work
Recruiter – Christa Rowland|[email protected]|801-538-4826
Application Deadline – 4/10/2026
Job Description
The Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is actively seeking a team player that is a self-motivated individual with a strong passion for community wildfire preparedness, prevention, and mitigation to join our team as a Fire Tech III (WUI Technician). The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal oversight in this position. The employee will collaborate with communities and agencies to proactively prepare and mitigate the risk of wildfire in Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah counties. This position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to mitigation project development and implementation, outreach activities, and wildfire management support.
Key Responsibilities
- The Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Technician primarily involve Hazardous Fuels Reduction, where the technician implements defensible space prescriptions using specialized tools like chainsaws and brush cutters to remove vegetation and dispose of fuels through chipping and pile burning.
- This role also includes assessment and planning, which involves conducting fire hazard and vulnerability assessments for properties in the WUI, assisting with site-specific mitigation plans, and mapping and documenting completed work.
- A key component is Education and Outreach, requiring the technician to provide the public with vital information on defensible space, home hardening techniques, and wildfire preparedness through various community engagement activities.
- The technician is responsible for Safety and Maintenance, ensuring all equipment is operational, strictly adhering to all fire safety and PPE standards, and providing emergency response support or other assigned duties to local fire and forestry divisions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- NWCG FFI/ICT5/FAL3 or higher
- Proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws, chippers, skid loaders, and other hand and power tools used in vegetation management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in wildland fire mitigation, forestry, landscape management, or related field.
- Knowledge of local and regional fire ecology, plant indentification, and fire-safe landscaping principles.
- Advanced wildland fire certifications (e.g, FFTI, FAL3). At least 5 years working in wildland fire.
Supplemental Information
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions, including extreme heat. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, and walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to maintain a high level of physical fitness necessary to perform arduous fieldwork.
Must be able to pass a drug screening.
May be on call during the fire season, June 1 to October 31.
About the Role
Location – 3522 S 700 W Salt Lake City, Utah
Background Check Required – No
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code –TL - Time-limited
Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency
Help us protect Utah's Wasatch Front Area communities from wildfire.
Join our team as a Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Technician, where you'll be on the front lines, implementing fire mitigation measures, educating the public on fire safety, and performing essential fuels reduction. If you're ready for strenuous, rewarding fieldwork and committed to making a difference in fire-prone areas, this is your opportunity to serve.
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.