DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

Address:  

1000 Fairgrounds Rd.
Globe, AZ 85501

Salary: $17.6821 - $26.4424 Hourly 

Grade: 19

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled, First Review of Resumes 8/19/2025

The Crew Supervisor (CS) will provide oversight and management for up to four Squad Leaders and 40 inmate Squad Members performing forestry, hazardous fuels reduction, and other related work. The CS will ensure effective communication among DFFM; Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) staff; and external partners.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe and equitable working environment, motivate staff, and contribute to the personal growth and professional development of squad leaders.

• Perform site visits to ADCRR facilities to oversee training of squad members. Maintain squad member personnel files

• Coordinate logistics, training, safety, and security. Develop and implement work and safety protocols, manage emergency preparedness and response, conduct safety audits.

• Supervise chainsaw operations that include felling trees and thinning brush. Supervise and train staff in the safe application of herbicide.

• Supervise forestry related work which may include carrying and using a 20 pound saw and other heavy hand tools; may carry a 40 pound backpack filled with gear and supplies; hiking in rough and steep terrain, and in inclement weather for an extended period of time; camping outdoors with few amenities.

• Ensure effective communication and implementation of the Incident Command System.

• Supervise the use, storage, and transport of heavy equipment and hazardous chemicals. Manage budgets and procure equipment and supplies.

• Collect and compile information to report on timekeeping, expenses, project outcomes, and incidents.

• Drive on State business.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Timber harvest and brush removal.
• Wildfire hazard reduction and risk prevention.
• Safety protocols in forestry, transportation, and machine use.
• Incident Command System.
• Laws, regulations, and protocols related to forestry work.
• Safety and best practice protocols related to forestry work.
• Inventory and procurement.

Skills in:

• Heavy equipment transportation and operation.
• Herbicide storage and application.
• Organization and prioritization.
• Data and expense (receipt) management.
• Emotional intelligence.

Ability to:

• Lead and manage personnel.
• Motivate and contribute to the professional and personal development of subordinate staff.
• Complete physically challenging tasks.
• Hike in rough and steep terrain and inclement weather for an extended period of time.
• Become first aid and CPR certified.
• Be fair and equitable.
• Drive on State business.
• Work 10 - 12 hour shifts and weekends.
• Drive on State Business

Experience managing work crews.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

A valid Arizona Driver's License.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The current contribution rate is 12.00%

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Ross at lross@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 602-771-1427. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.