Wildland Firefighter - Lead Helicopter Crew Member​/Land Office

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.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.

• We value and respect each other.
• We create collaborative work environments.
• We build and maintain strong relationships.
• We practice accountability.
• We celebrate our successes and take prid

Responsibilities will include assisting in the coordination, implementation, and supervision of wildland fire initial attack personnel and equipment to provide a safe and effective fire management capability for the Area. Work assignments require cooperation and coordination with State and Federal agencies, the general public, permanent and seasonal employees and private contractors. The position is expected to complete assigned seasonal activities related to wildland fire protection, buildings, grounds, vehicles and fire-related program projects of the Area and Units.

The incumbent will assist the Helicopter Manager plan, coordinate, and implement training for Permanent and Seasonal personnel. One of the priorities for the Area is cooperator relationships; therefore, the Lead Helicopter Crew member will maintain relationships with the adjoining DNRC Areas, Units, Federal agencies, and surrounding Counties.

The Lead Helicopter Crew member receives daily assignments related to helicopter operations and is responsible for coordinating crew tasks to meet assignment objectives. This coordination role may be extended on and off the Area during various work schedules. This position performs training, prevention, general forestry work, equipment and facilities maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned. This position may perform as an Aerial Observer in the Fixed-wing aircraft and drive helicopter support vehicles when requested by supervisors (if a State of Montana Class B CDL is obtained).

This position is for a Temporary position to work 6-9 months to include work during the wildland fire season.

Approximately 20% travel time with occasional overnight travel.e in our work

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• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
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