NW Firewise Communities Specialist - Forestry Regional Spec
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Working Title: NW Firewise Communities Specialist
Job Class: Natural Resources Forestry Regional Specialist
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
- Job
- Location:
Bemidji - Telework Eligible:
Yes - up to 40% - Full/Part Time:
Full-Time - Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited - Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 02/27/2026
- Closing Date: 03/19/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Department of Natural Resources - Division/Unit:
Forestry - Work Shift/
Work Hours:
Day Shift - Days of Work:
Monday - Friday - Travel Required:
Yes - occasional overnight - Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
- Classified Status:
Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status:
Exempt - Professional - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The DNR is looking for one (1) Regional Specialist, located in Bemidji, MN. The Firewise Communities Specialist (FCS) position exists to develop and implement a regional Firewise Program as well as to collaborate in the development and delivery of a statewide Fire Prevention and Firewise Program. This program’s goal is to empower local communities with the expertise to save lives and prevent avoidable property loss by providing local decision‑makers, fire departments, and others with training, tools, and start‑up assistance to implement the program.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with the state Firewise Team and Forestry Areas to develop and implement a comprehensive Firewise and Wildfire Prevention Program that offers training, materials, assistance and a consistent message to Minnesota communities and audiences.
- Provide administrative and technical oversight of the assigned program.
- Develop and implement a strategic and operational wildfire risk assessment process and tools for local communities to use in assessing local wildfire fuels and ignition risks.
- Develop, deliver and monitor regional work and spending plans.
- Assist participating communities in developing strategic plans to reduce wildfire risk in their communities and to integrate Firewise practices into the communities’ plans, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in training and outreach efforts within the communities and the assigned Region.
- Prepare timely and appropriate reports.
- Perform region wildfire support duties within the scope of current credentials when necessary and dispatched.
- Develop regional program teams, and serve as an active member of statewide program teams.
- Monitor and support the work of Forestry Area Staff.
- Complete formal Division of Forestry classroom and field training sessions as assigned.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Science/Management, Environmental Education, Emergency Management, Fire Science or a closely related natural resource field of academic study.
- Two years (24 months) of experience in a role providing primary lead work (non‑supervisory) and direction to other staff with an emphasis in project development and administration in wildfire resource protection, forestry or other natural resource education or outreach program, emergency government, OR three years (36 months) of experience providing program‑level or lead worker duties in programs related to forestry program field work, wildfire suppression, emergency operations, or dispatching.
- Skills to integrate information from scientific literature, historical data and past experiences sufficient to devise risk‑rating systems and…
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