DOC Wildland Fire Fighting Supervisor CSTS I (Canon City)
Job Description
Salary
$5,031.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly
Location
Canon City, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
CAA SWIFT CSTS I 7798 12.2025
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
Correctional Industries
Opening Date
12/16/2025
Closing Date
5/26/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Canon City, Colorado
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-723-3891
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description of Job
Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) is a cash funded, self supporting division of the Colorado Department of Corrections. This position may be eliminated at any time if funding is discontinued. The Department may be able to assist with transferring you to a position that is either comparable or below the classification that you were hired for, but if there is not a vacant position it may result in termination of employment. If the position is eliminated it may require you to relocate to another correctional facility or geographical location based on the need of the CDOC. Also, you must meet minimum qualifications for any vacant positions in order to be considered for a transfer. CCi provides services to many government and non profit organizations with an emphasis on excellent customer service.
This position is a Wild Land Fire Fighting Supervisor, (SWIFT) Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) but will also be utilized as a float for other Correctional Industries departments to include, but not limited to Farm, Leather Products, Metal Fabrication, TAG/TAB/Sign, and Heavy Equipment. This position will need to adjust schedule based on the need of the department, and may be asked to work day/night shifts as needed. This position ensures the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates. This position prepares inmates for community re-entry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment. Safety and Security - This position maintains safety and security of facility; through clear and accurate communication. The position trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting searches; monitors workplace environment and offender behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy and limits offender access to restricted areas; position performs offender counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting.Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.Inmate Accountability - The position ensures offender workers are trained in work area and ensures timely completion of tasks. Ensures offender evaluations are completed, tracks and calculates offender hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances according to agency policy; reduces offender idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community re-entry. Position holds inmates accountable for attendance and utilizes PCDCIS Chronological Entry to report/track both positive and negative behavior.
Responsibilities
Operations - This position ensures the safe, secure, efficient, compliant and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects by performing "hands on" instructional work alongside staff and offender crew. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develops and provides forestry management training to inmates;
- Reviews and revises program curriculum, materials, and learning assignments;
- Reviews the demand and training requirements of cooperating agencies to ensure that the program meets the needs of students and customers;
- Develops and maintains a network of cooperating agencies that will utilize this program for response to wildfire or other disaster relief opportunities;
- Manages offenders during deployment on wildfire or forestry projects, which may include such projects as tree planting, mitigation, trail construction, and other disaster relief/prevention;
- Implements facility policy and procedures to ensure safety and security through tool, materials and supply control;
- Responsible for offender movement and accountability;
- Manages the program operating budget to ensure adequate supplies, equipment and material are available throughout the fiscal year;
- Maintains program equipment and material inventories; recommends Capital equipment purchases;
- Provides supervision, training, scheduling and evaluations for offender workers;
- Records attendance and provides information to formulate payroll;
- Develops and maintains database of offender training records to ensure that offenders are properly trained for the emergency to which they are responding;
- Ensures the safety and security of the public, facility staff and offenders by evaluating work conditions; instructing staff and offenders in proper safety methods;
- Provides custody, surveillance, supervisory, transport, shakedown and count duties; ensures proper key, tool, equipment and chemical control; ensures compliance of all policy/procedural guidelines; enforces safety/security procedures by conducting inspections, work site searches and monitoring the work environment.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years (4) of work experience in wildland fire fighting. Experience must be described in detail on your application to receive credit. Any work experience less than full time will be prorated.
Special Qualifications: (Special Qualifications are Required at the time of application)Must be Single Resource level (Crew Boss) with the proper credentials to take out a Type 2 Hand Crew
Substitutions:
- Education from an accredited college or university in fire science or closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. If you are using education as a substitution, you must attach transcripts showing the degree and date awarded.
- FFT 2, Single Resource, and Crew Boss Certification by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) provides three (3) years of the required experience. You must include a copy of your NWCG certification with your application.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher.
Required Competencies:
- Ability to motivate others to work cohesively in accomplishing tasks;
- Ability to maintain industrial tools and equipment;
- Ability to effectively work with offenders through daily instruction in a variety of situations;
- Ability to respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires and escapes);
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional discernment and decision making skills;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
- Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
- Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in the Correctional environment in Wild Land Fire Fighting;
- Experience in supervising and/or training others in wild land firefighting, forest management, trail development, general firefighting or closely related experience;
- Possess Crew Boss Certification by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG);
