Rural Fire Program Coordinator - Forestry Program Coord
Job in
Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, 55744, USA
Listed on 2026-09-20
Listing for:
State of Minnesota
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
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Government
Government Administration, Government Agency, Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* Working Title:
Rural Fire Program Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
Natural Resources Forestry Program Coordinator*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 96396
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** Location** :
Grand Rapids, Minnesota Interagency Fire Center
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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes
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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time
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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited
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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers
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** Date Posted** : 09/17/2026
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** Closing Date** : 10/07/2026
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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources
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** Division/Unit** :
Forestry
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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift
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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday
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** Travel Required** :
Yes, 10% or less
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** Salary Range:** $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
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** Classified Status** :
Classified
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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes
** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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 Division of Forestry is seeking to hire one (1) Program Coordinator located in Grand Rapids, MN at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC). This position exists to administer the Volunteer Firefighter Assistance (VFA) grant program. In addition, this position leads the U.S. Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Department of Defense, Firefighter Property (DoD-FFP) programs for the Division of Forestry statewide.
The position also provides management, planning, implementation, and coordination of federal surplus property in the state that is granted or loaned to fire departments. The position will monitor and analyze Rural Fire Program's acquisitions to ensure they meet state and federal guidelines
Responsibilities include:
+ Coordinating and administering the VFA program activities utilizing both federal and state grant funds
+ Coordinating and leading the United State Forest Service (USFS) Federal Excess Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property (FFP) programs
+ Facilitate collaboration between structural fire service agencies and the MN DNR Division of Forestry
** Minimum Qualifications*
* There are 3 minimum qualification pathways:
1. Three (3) years experience coordinating, training, or administering programs serving fire departments as well as managing or facilitating grants, contracts, and agreements.
OR
1. Two (2) years advanced level professional experience leading a complex program including planning, leading staff, assigning work, monitoring accomplishments, administering a budget, administering and implementing programs.
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3. Three (3) years intermediate professional experience administering sub-programs or single programs.
In Addition
+ Knowledge and experience with structure fire department equipment and apparatus
+ Knowledge of wildland fire management principles sufficient to guide training and assistance to structure fire departments in wildland fire techniques.
+ Ability to plan, lead staff, administer budgets, implement programs, and consult.
+ Knowledge of the requirements and regulations for creating and administering state grants.
+ Ability to use financial data reporting tools and inventory tracking methods.
+ Ability and skill to utilize spreadsheets to collate and analyze data.
+ Ability and skill to formulate and communicate narratives, presentations, reports, complex concepts and principles in both verbal and written format to a variety of stakeholders.
A related master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for (12) months experience; and a related associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months experience.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Five (5) or more years experience serving on a paid or volunteer fire department and qualified as NFPA Firefighter I and II
+ Two (2) or more years experience serving as chief or assistant chief on a fire department
+ Two (2) years experience cooperating and coordinating with wildland fire agencies (state,…
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