Wildland Firefighter 3 - Fire Operations Specialist - Prevention

- Wildland Firefighter 3 - Fire Operations Specialist - Prevention (24143304)
Position Title:
Wildland Firefighter 3 - Fire Operations Specialist - Prevention - (24143304)
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. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
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.

Job Overview:

The position of Fire Operations Specialist- Prevention/Preparedness on the Clearwater Unit based in Greenough, MT. The position is responsible for the implementation and coordination of fire prevention, community preparedness, and suppression programs within the assigned area of responsibility. This position serves as critical mid-level management of Fire Program resources including the supervision of wildland fire initial attack personnel and equipment. This position also holds responsibility to coordinate and implement the prevention and community preparedness efforts of the Clearwater Unit. Of high importance is the development and maintenance of successful working relationships with other wildland fire suppression organizations and key community partners.
The Fire Operations Specialist-Preparedness/Prevention reports to the Clearwater Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) and assists in the supervision of 2.65 seasonal fire FTE.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):


Fire Program Operations:
Coordinate and perform fire program operations, planning, training, interagency coordination, preparedness, and prevention services within the Clearwater Unit jurisdictional areas to protect lives, property, and natural resources on state and private lands.
Community Fire Preparedness & Prevention
Staff Management
Facility and Equipment Maintenance

Trust Land Management Support:
This position will support various Trust Land activities as directed by the Unit Manager, Unit FMO, and Unit AFMO.

Prescribed Fire
Trust Land Projects

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:


Online State of Montana application
Resume

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

This position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience including fireline leadership, Incident Command System (ICS) training, and related fire program experience. Requires the ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 and Strike Team/Task Force Leader certification upon hire.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

It is critical that the incumbent possesses skills and abilities in effective communication, both orally and in writing. 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. Requires knowledge of State and Federal fire protection and natural resources laws including the Department's legal responsibilities to personnel, cooperative personnel, and volunteers; wildfire and structural fire protection techniques relating to WUI; volunteer group organization and management; local government organization, jurisdiction, and authorities; equipment management and maintenance; fire budgeting, billing, and auditing methods and procedures; communication systems; and safety management methods and procedures.
The position also requires knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, DNRC and State personnel policies, procedures, and precedents, organizational structures, employment law, and program requirements.
This position will require annual completion of an arduous Wildland Fire Work Capacity Test which includes walking three miles over level ground, with a 45 lb. pack in no more than 45 minutes.
Position will require incumbent to obtain and maintain a Montana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
Requires the ability to coordinate extensive and complex amounts of personnel and equipment to meet the needs of fire suppression and support forces during fire actions on multiple jurisdictions; the ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision; to express views and provide clear direction both in writing and through verbal communications; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, government officials, and agency employees.
Essential functions occur in both office and field settings. Field work involves exposure to varying weather conditions, terrain, and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and arduous amounts of walking up and down hills. Wildland fire-suppression oversight involves exposure to smoke, dust, and related fire hazards and low-level flight in light helicopters over mountainous terrain. Overnight travel and staying onsite is required.
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. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".
Salary:
$25.76 - $25.76 Hourly
Employee Status:
Seasonal
Schedule:
Full-Time
Job Type:
Standard
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Primary Location:
Greenough
Agency:
Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Posting Date:
Jan 3, 2025, 5:
13:
28 PM
Closing Date:
Feb 3, 2025, 6:
59:
00 AM
Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name:
Stacey Gabrio | Contact Email:
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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 or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
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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