Wildland Fire Program Lead

Treasure Valley Community College; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) in Ontario, Oregon, invites applications for a six‑month, full‑time Wildland Fire Program Lead. The role focuses on developing TVCC’s Wildland Fire curriculum, expanding partnerships, and growing enrollment through dual credit and outreach to high schools and regional partners.

The ideal candidate has related field experience, appropriate qualifications, and a strong interest in building a community college program with NWCG standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Wildland Fire or related field plus three years of related work experience.
• Qualified Single Resource Boss/FFTI and Firefighter Type 1.
• Willingness to conduct field trips and field days.

Responsibilities

• Expand and market TVCC’s Wildland Fire program.
• Recruit high school students and other populations to meet enrollment targets.
• Network with NWCG-related agencies and universities to provide transfer options.
• Establish and grow an annual Fire Academy in coordination with local agencies.

Skills

Three years of related work experience

Single Resource Boss/FFTI and Firefigh

Field trips and field days

Education

Associate’s degree in Wildland Fire/Natural Resources/Fire Ecology/Forestry/Rangeland Management

Job description

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

JOB TYPE – Full-Time (6-months) DEPARTMENT – Career & Technical EducationDEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – Dean of CTE

Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday’s offin the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection ofmedical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (foreligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career. We invite you toapply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values each employee’s contributions to itssuccess!

A little about us…

TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and islocated on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full-timefaculty and staff. TVCC’s campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell(Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern OregonCorrectional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is anagriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated inthe Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdooropportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for program development of TVCC’s Wildland Fire educational programming. Itsupports our existing Natural Resources and Wildland Fire degrees and the greater CTE Department andsupports workforce training. The 6-month term leaves summers open so the Program Lead can workwildland fire assignments and stay current in the field. The ideal candidate will bring wildland fireexperience, federal and/or state land management agency experience, industry connections, experience ineducation, and a keen interest in growing a program at the community college level.

The primary responsibilities are expanding and marketing the wildland fire program; recruiting high schoolstudents and other student populations to meet enrollment targets; networking throughout the state and

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENTWILDLAND FIRE PROGRAM LEAD

Full-time, 6-months (October-March)

region with BLM, USFS, state agencies, private companies, training officers, wildland fire recruiters, andother stakeholders in the wildland fire industry; and working with regional universities and colleges toprovide transfer degree options for students. Expected work includes:

• Expanding the current academic programming to align learning outcomes with the standards of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
• Creating and delivering concurrent enrollment courses for high school partners to support dual creditgoals and recruiting for Ag & Natural Resources pathways.
• Collaborating with workforce training to meet the needs of the existing workforce.
• Establishing and growing an annual Fire Academy in coordination with local wildland fire agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Wildland Fire, Natural Resources, Fire Ecology, Forestry, RangelandManagement, or a closely related field, plus three years of related work experience; OR anappropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform theduties of the position.
• Qualified Single Resource Boss/FFTI and Firefighter Type 1, OR Task Force/Strike Team Leader.
• Willingness and ability to conduct field trips and field days.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Fire Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Management, or a closelyrelated field.
• One or more years of teaching experience at a community college or in lower-division universitycourses, or training experience with an agency or private company.
• Current, active experience in the field: works wildland fire assignments each summer and intends tocontinue.
• Established relationships with regional partners such as BLM, USFS, state agencies, rural firedistricts, or private contractors.
• Experience recruiting for or building a program.
• Multilingual in English and Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have, or be able to obtain prior to start of employment, a valid driver’s license, and be able todrive college vehicles to conduct field trips and travel to regional high schools.
• Must maintain current wildland fire qualifications.
• Must have the knowledge and skills to use, or be willing and able to learn, educational technology as it relates to wildland fire training, such as Canvas, video streaming, interactive videos, and mobileapplications and devices.
• Must be prepared to facilitate a quality refresher that engages all students regardless of ICSqualification or experience level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide classroom, hybrid, and/or online instruction in Wildland Fire classes such as NATR 101 (S130/S-190/L-180), NATR 121 (S-131), NATR 102 (L-280), NATR 104 (S-290), NATR 115 (S-230), NATR 117 (S-231), NATR 109 (S-200), NATR 116 (S-215), S-112, S-219, M-410, and RT-130. Instruction may include classroom lectures, labs, and field days, delivered in person or virtually atTVCC and on site at regional high schools and other partner facilities, as determined by the college.
• Deliver hybrid dual credit instruction, including online coursework in Canvas and scheduled hands-onfield days with each partner high school.
• Promote consistent, professional, and standardized training in support of national interagencywildland fire management objectives.
• Develop, coordinate, and instruct short courses at secondary partner schools.
• Develop the program in collaboration with partner agencies.
• Supervise equipment maintenance related to the program, and ensure the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Conduct field trips and field days to relevant sites within the region and travel regularly to regional high schools.
• Participate in and assist with organizing co-curricular activities for Wildland Fire and Natural Resources educational programming.
• Work with high school and university counterparts to align curriculum and develop career pathway degrees for students.
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success.
• Use and document classroom assessment techniques to improve instruction.
• Participate in student advising and college-wide efforts to improve student retention and success.
• Evaluate and document student progress; keep students apprised of progress.
• Participate in Natural Resources Department Advisory Committee meetings. Participate as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student matters, and/or college-related concerns.
• Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training and activities, and other required training.
• Assist in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories, research, and outcomes assessment strategies. Select appropriate texts, software, and supplementalmaterials.
• Maintain office hours sufficient to meet the needs of students for consultation and advisement.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultures (including traditional, nontraditional, and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
• The applicant may be asked to teach courses not listed above that occur outside the regular hours for this position. Supplemental pay will be provided for teaching these courses.
• The goal is to eventually transition this job from a Professional to a Faculty position upon successful program build. Appointment of a Faculty member will be subject to the terms of the CollectiveBargaining Agreement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position involves heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this position, the employeeregularly walks, hikes, and works on uneven terrain during outdoor field days and demonstrations, oftenin heat, cold, smoke, or other adverse weather, while carrying and handling wildland fire tools andequipment. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100pounds on an occasional basis. The employee is also frequently required to sit, communicate, reach, andmanipulate objects, tools, or controls. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of thework period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similarmachines. The position requires regular driving and travel to regional high schools and field sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work takes place in classrooms, offices, regional high schools, and outdoor field sites. Office andclassroom noise levels are typical, with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Fieldwork may involve heat, cold, smoke, dust, and rough terrain.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time (6-months), Professional, exempt position.VETERANS PREFERENCEApplicants are eligible for a Veteran’s Preference in accordance with Oregon law. Preference will be givenonly if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and submits the requireddocumentation at the time of application. You can request copies of your military service records throughthe National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re-opening of the position or make a directappointment.

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Education and the College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination should contact the Human Resources Director located in the Performing Arts Center on the south side of the Four Rivers Cultural Center building, or call [phone] or TDD [phone].