Unit Fire Management Officer: Fire Programs Lead

Munro Footwear Group; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a Program Specialist 2 for Unit Fire Management in the Kalispell area. The role plans and directs the fire management program across a large geographic area, coordinates resources, and provides guidance to cooperators.

Supervisory duties include training subordinate staff in fire prevention and readiness. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forestry/fire management and five years of related experience, with ICS training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, fire management/suppression or related field with 5 years of related fire program management experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department counterparts and cooperators.
• Ability to plan and manage several concurrent projects and to perform vigorous outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the Unit's wildland fire management program.
• Supervise and train staff in fire prevention, fire suppression, and readiness components.
• Administer Master Hazard Agreement (MHRA), BMPs, and SMZ programs for major industrial land owners within the assigned zone.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Multitasking

Outdoor endurance

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or fire management

Job description

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a Program Specialist 2 for Unit Fire Management in the Kalispell area. The role plans and directs the fire management program across a large geographic area, coordinates resources, and provides guidance to cooperators.

Supervisory duties include training subordinate staff in fire prevention and readiness. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forestry/fire management and five years of related experience, with ICS training