Job Description - Program Specialist 1- Clearwater Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer (24142999)
Position Title: Clearwater Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties.
Core Values: We value and respect each other. We create collaborative work environments. We build and maintain strong relationships. We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work. Work Unit Overview:
The Clearwater Unit of the Southwestern Land Office represents the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation within its specified geographic area, which includes portions of Missoula, Powell, Lewis & Clark, and Granite counties and is responsible for providing direct wildland fire protection including fire preparedness, prevention, suppression and prescribed fire activities for approximately 670,000 acres of private, state and federal lands in the abovementioned counties.
Job Review:
The Clearwater Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) works for the Unit Fire Management Officer (FMO). Responsibilities entail working within the Fire Protection Program of the Forestry Division, implementing operational activities associated with fire prevention and suppression, wildland fire planning, and professional assistance.
Essential Functions: Fire Program Operations: Coordinate and perform Fire Program operations, planning, training, interagency coordination, and prevention services within the Clearwater Unit jurisdictional areas to protect lives, property, and natural resources on state and private lands. Fire Suppression: Perform fire management suppression duties based on agency needs and individual qualifications and certifications on national, regional, or local interagency incidents. Staff Management: Directly supervise 10 seasonal FTE, including recruitment, assigning and reviewing work, training, establishing performance standards, and evaluating performance. Maintenance/Inventory: Monitor and supervise all maintenance operations, performing a variety of technical tasks related to building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance at the Clearwater Unit headquarters. Prescribed Fire: Participate in the Clearwater Unit prescribed fire program under the direction of the Trust Lands Forest Management Supervisor and the FMO, implementing prescribed fire utilizing accepted practices. APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Online State of Montana application Resume HELPFUL HINT: Ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
This position typically requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree or vocational training preferably in Forestry, Fire Science, or a closely related field and one (1) year experience in Fire Program management; or a High School diploma, one year of supervisory experience, and four (4) years experience of progressively responsible positions in wildland fire including Incident Command System (ICS), administrative and operational capacities. Requires the ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 and Strike Team/Task Force Leader certification upon hire.
It is critical that the incumbent possesses skills and abilities in effective communication, both orally and written. Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of Wildland Firefighting; emergency management; natural resources; adult education and training; and fire management including suppression, protection, and prevention.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States.
Salary: $27.38 - 27.38 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Primary Location: Greenough
Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Contact Name: Stacey Gabrio | Contact Email: | Contact Phone: 4064443309
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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