Program Supervisor - Fire Management Officer

Job Description - Program Supervisor - Fire Management Officer (24142926)Position Title:The 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.Core Values:We value and respect each other.We create collaborative work environments.We build and maintain strong relationships.We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work.Unit Overview:The Anaconda Unit represents the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Forestry and Trust Land Management Divisions, within its assigned areas in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite and Powell counties. The Unit conducts field activities and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of these Divisions within the geographical area. The Unit provides direct wildland fire suppression services for approximately 670,000 acres of State, private and federal land.Job Overview:Developing, implementing, and supervising the fire management program on the Anaconda Unit.Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):Fire Program Planning and AnalysisOperations and Resource CoordinationSupervision and TrainingVolunteer Fire Department and County Fire AssistanceAPPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:Online State of Montana applicationResumePhysical and Environmental Demands:Fire Program responsibilities frequently require working beyond the normal 40 hours per week and often require the incumbent to maintain an on-call status.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The Unit Fire Management Officer must have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of wildland fire management. Must have the ability to plan, organize and direct a comprehensive and complex wildland fire program.Applicants must have the ability to provide strong leadership to DNRC employees, as well as external contacts to accomplish program goals. Must have the ability to direct and supervise others, maintain effective working relationships in often stressful emergency situations, and communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.The required knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Resource Management preferred, however, any major field of study combined with a significant amount of fire experience is acceptable.This position is expected to have the equivalent of four years of:related professional experience in wildland fire management, planning, personnel training and management.progressively responsible positions in fire management in both administrative and operational capacities.Finally, two years of supervisory experience is required.SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.Salary:

$69,784.00 YearlyNumber of Openings:

1Employee Status:

RegularSchedule:

Full-TimeShift:

Day JobTravel:

Yes, 10% of the TimePrimary Location:

AnacondaAgency:

Department of Natural Resources & ConservationPosting Date:

Oct 29, 2024Closing Date:

Dec 2, 2024Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter, ResumeContact Name:

Stacey Gabrio |

Contact Email:

Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov |

Contact Phone:

4064443309

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