Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter - IA dispatcher - Missoula

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fire seasonal wildland firefighter 2 - ia dispatcher - missoula - (  )

do you want a meaningful and rewarding summer job? Do you enjoy physical, sometimes strenuous, labor and enjoy the outdoors?

apply to be a firefighter!

each year, dnrc seeks hundreds of dedicated individuals to help protect montana wildlands from wildfire. These seasonal, temporary firefighting jobs are offered statewide throughout dnrc units. Employment is generally 3-6 months with work beginning as early as may and ending in late september with the potential to begin as early as april and run as late as october depending on fire activity.

We provide training, safety clothing, and protective gear. You bring enthusiasm and the ability to perform courageous outdoor work safely, productively, and responsibly.

applications are accepted each year beginning in january. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear from us right away – it can be into spring before we start contacting applicants for interviews. Feel free to reach out to the contact listed on the recruitment announcement with questions you may have.

these seasonal positions will be open until filled with our first review of applications starting mid to late february. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks until filled.

we offer competitive pay with opportunities for growth and additional compensation.

as a dnrc firefighter you are eligible for added assignment pay of 10% in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work.

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. Not only can you gain great experience and build great friendships, dnrc can also offer great career paths for the future!

please apply through the state of montana website (state careers.mt.gov)

state application
resume
cover letter – that include answers to the following questions

• are you willing to work long hours and weekends? Please explain.
• describe your training and work experience in wildland fire dispatching, the use of radio systems and map reading.
• list the fire courses you have completed.
• describe your education and work experience with computers. List types of computers and software used.
• describe your work experience relating to wildland fire management and at what levels.
• describe your experience interacting with the public. Please include examples of positive and negative experiences.
• describe your ability to work with a diverse group of people and your ability to handle yourself professionally in high stress situations.

the department of natural resources and conservation may assess the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications for the position: application, resume, cover letter, interview, references and a pack test.

applicants claiming employment preference are required to provide proper documentation, i.e., vet preference (dd214), disabled vet document from u.s. Veterans administration certifying service-connected disability or purple heart medal, disabled (srs certification), when submitting application.

an initial attack dispatcher is one whose primary purpose is executing dispatch procedures in response to incidents. Initial attack duties include monitoring and stat using suppression resources; processing weather observations and spot weather forecasts; broadcasting daily and updated fire weather information; initiating and completing required fire reports. Under supervision executes operating plans and action guides for efficient, and cost-effective mobilization to emergency situations.

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