Firefighter - Fire Operations Specialist

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 pride in our work.

The position of Fire Operations Specialist- on the Missoula Unit is based in Missoula, 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.

* 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 reports to the Missoula Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) and assists in the supervision of seasonal fire staff.

These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.

Coordinate and perform fire program operations, planning, training, interagency coordination, preparedness and prevention services within the Missoula Unit jurisdictional areas to protect lives, property and natural resources on state and private lands.

• Fire Pre-Suppression
• Fire Suppression
• Staff Management
• Community Fire Preparedness & Prevention
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance

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

• Prescribed Fire
• Forest Improvement & Miscellaneous Trust Land Management Projects

• Online State of Montana application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more and see if you may qualify!

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This position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of fire (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.

It is critical that the incumbent possesses skills and abilities in effective communication, both orally and written. Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of Wildland Firefighting; emergency management; natural resources; adult education and training; and fire…