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Forest Fire Officer 7-E9

2 months ago

Orion charter Township, United States Michigan Department of Natural Resources Full time

Forest Fire Officer 7-E9 - Eastern Upper Peninsula - Continuous Posting

Salary

$21.86 - $31.18 Hourly

Location

Various, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-24-FRD-021

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

02/13/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

Job Description


This position assists in the suppression, prevention, and detection of forest fires within the protection area. Employee will conduct activities designed to protect and maintain forestlands, their resources, and structures for environmental, economic, and recreational purposes. Fire program duties include functioning as incident commander on wildfires, maintenance of equipment and inspection for safe operation, assistance in prescribed burns, and training other department and agency staff. Employee often works with the public and other agencies on fire prevention and suppression activities. Employee will assist in land management activities such as timber sale preparation and/or administration, forest cultivation (site preparation/planting), infrastructure maintenance and various other types of land use.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Forest Fire Officer 7
Work experience fighting fires, performing fire suppression, and/or performing prescribed burns as a member of a state, county, township, municipal, federal or military fire department, natural resources agency, or private wildland firefighter crew with completion of the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council's Fire Fighter I, equivalent military training course, or National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter 2 qualification.

Forest Fire Officer 8
One year of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer 7 and division in-service training.

Forest Fire Officer E9
Two years as a Forest Fire Officer, including one year equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer 8 and division in-service training.

Alternate Education and Experience

Forest Fire Officer 7
Two years of college with 15 semester (23 term) credits in natural resources technology, fire technology, forest technology, or wildlife technology may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.  In addition, please attach a response to the following:

Please list the three main Canadian Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS) indices used to determine the daily fire danger and give examples on how each affect the fire behavior. Please also explain how this is related to wildland fires that you have been on and steps you took to mitigate any safety concerns.  

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, certificates, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Some positions within this classification may be assigned job duties that require the employee to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated vehicle, with an A or B designation, and an N endorsement and without air brake restriction. 

Employee is required to pass a physical exam and fitness test upon hire and continue to pass the physical fitness test annually to remain employed. For more information, click on the link below.

Some positions in this class series may also be assigned duties that require the application of herbicides/pesticides that may require certification or registration as a pesticide applicator in compliance with the Pesticide Control Act of 1976.

Click the link below for a map overview of FRD's district lines.

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State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. 
More details on benefits for our new hires are below: 

  Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. 
 
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at . 
 
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at . 
 
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. 
 
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. 
 
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. 
 
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. 
 
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. 
 
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. 
 
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. 
 
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. 
 
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. 
 
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. 
 
Updated: 2/28/24

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