Wildland Fire Admin & Programs Lead

State of Colorado; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Wellness program

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) seeks a knowledgeable administrator to support the Wildland Fire Management System (WFMS). The role performs program administration, billing, grants management, and cross-unit coordination while guiding districts and units statewide.

The position requires six years of related experience and strong Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills.

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience in administrative, program management, or finance domains.
• Experience with purchasing, contracts, grants, and procurement processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers one or more WFMS programs, including budgeting, invoicing, and procurement.
• Provides guidance and coordination to WFMS districts, branches, units, and overhead.
• Develops training materials and supports continuity of administrative operations.

Skills

Program management

Administrative support

Budget tracking

Hiring onboarding

Contract management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

State of Colorado, Department of Public Safety’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) seeks a knowledgeable administrator to support the Wildland Fire Management System (WFMS). The role performs program administration, billing, grants management, and cross-unit coordination while guiding districts and units statewide.

The position requires six years of related experience and strong Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills.