Wildland Firefighter 3

Join the State of Montana team as a Fire Operations Specialist and play a critical role in protecting Montana's land and water resources. As a key member of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating fire prevention, community preparedness, and suppression programs within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Coordinate and perform fire program operations, planning, training, interagency coordination, preparedness, and prevention services within the Kalispell Unit jurisdictional areas.
• Ensure that Unit personnel and equipment are at the appropriate state of readiness commensurate with the fire potential throughout the year.
• Provide recommendations to the Unit AFMO on appropriate equipment, staffing, and other resources needs and coordinate procurement and deployment to maintain readiness and operability.
• Direct the daily activities of fire crews during suppression activities to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Conduct daily briefings with fire crews to inform them of current and predicted fire conditions.
• Assist the Unit AFMO in the establishment of objective, measurable, and observable performance standards for seasonal fire crews and manage the performance of all positions directly supervised.
• Perform onsite inspections as needed and enforce fire prevention laws, rules, and regulations to reduce the number and severity of wildfires.

• A high school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fireline leadership, Incident Command System (ICS) training, and related fire program experience.
• The ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 and Strike Team/Task Force Leader certification upon hire.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and written.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Wildland Firefighting, emergency management, natural resources, adult education and training, and fire management including suppression, protection, and prevention.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of wildland firefighting and fire management principles. If you are passionate about protecting Montana's natural resources and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.