Valencia County posts two wildland firefighter openings to boost readiness

Valencia County Human Resources posted two forestry and wildland firefighter positions on January 12, 2026, expanding the county’s recruitment for forestry and fire-response roles. The listings, posted under Human Resources and marked open until filled, seek applicants for a Forestry Technician Wildland Firefighter/PRN position and a Forestry Technician/Wildland Firefighter Seasonal position.

Both postings ask applicants to include relevant certifications for wildland firefighting and tie job duties to forestry work and wildland fire response. County officials directed applicants to submit the Valencia County application through the county Jobs page, which also provides an option to subscribe for job notifications and lists contact details for Human Resources for follow-up questions.

The new listings arrive alongside a broader slate of openings on the county Jobs page, signaling an active hiring period. Other current vacancies include Administrative Assistant - Finance Department; Court Security Officer; Firefighter/EMT; Mechanic Tech; Senior - Finance Administrator; Meal Site Aide - Del Rio Senior Center; Sheriff's Deputy; and Vet Tech, with posting dates shown where applicable on the Jobs page.

For local residents, the two forestry positions represent both employment opportunities and an investment in community safety. The seasonal role can offer shorter-term work tied to peak field seasons, while the PRN designation provides on-call or as-needed staffing flexibility that can help the county scale response during incidents. Applicants with existing wildland certifications may be particularly competitive, as the postings emphasize documented qualifications.

The hiring push may also affect nearby volunteer and municipal fire resources by providing supplemental trained personnel during high-risk periods. Residents who live or recreate near forested or brush areas should note that strengthened staffing can shorten response times and increase on-the-ground capacity during wildland incidents.

To apply, prospective candidates must download and submit the Valencia County application available on the Jobs page and may sign up for alerts to be notified of updates or similar openings. Human Resources contact information is listed on that same page for questions about application requirements or documentation.

These openings will remain posted until filled; interested applicants and residents tracking county preparedness should check the Valencia County Jobs page regularly for updates and for additional opportunities that could affect local emergency response capacity.