Fire Program Manager - Siletz, United States - WorkSource Oregon

Description

**To apply, email resume to "Sophia..Oregon.Gov" with subject line "Fire Manager"**

INTRODUCTION

This position is responsible for the development and administration of employer's fire management and protection program including wildfire hazard mitigation, prescribed fire, and initial attack.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Forestry, Natural Resources or a related field and a minimum of four years of wildland firefighting experience, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must pass the Department of Interior Medical Standards process and maintain qualifications throughout employment.
• Must pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) arduous fitness test annually.
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• National incident command system
• Wildfire mitigation techniques
• Prescribed fire requirements and techniques
• Wildland fire fighting requirements and techniques
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet, database, and GIS software.

EXPERIENCE IN

• Wildland firefighting at a minimum Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) level (higher qualifications preferred).
• Development and management of program budgets.
• Development and management of annual grant applications and all forms of grant management, budgetary, personnel management, data analysis, and reporting.

EXPECATATION

• Progressively obtain higher level NWCG wildland firefighting qualifications, including Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), Single Resource Engine Boss (ENGB) and/or Crew Boss (CRWB).

DUTIES

• Develops and implements a comprehensive Tribal fire management program, including wildfire hazard mitigation on Tribal lands, cultural and prescribed fire, and initial and extended attack capabilities.
• Responsible for fire program planning, budget formulation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Plans, writes, secures and manages grants to accomplish program goals.
• Participates in wildland fire activities locally and nationally.
• Supervises permanent and seasonal fire program personnel, providing guidance, training, technical support and quality control as necessary.
• Maintains fire qualifications records for all employees, including entering qualifications and experience in Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS).
• Regularly coordinates with other western Oregon tribes and with state and federal wildland fire agencies.
• Creates crew manifests for Eugene Interagency Communication Center for wildland fire dispatches and maintains records.
• Administers contracts for hazard mitigation and prescribed fire work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Natural Resources Director.

HOURS

• Full Time.

PAY

• $94,224.00 a year

To apply, email resume to "Sophia..Oregon.Gov" with subject line "Fire Manager"