Objective
Supervisory Forestry Technician (Fire Management Officer) serving as project supervisor/base manager for wildland fire operations base in Jay, OK area creates, upholds and supports the values and culture of Chloeta.
Reports to
Project Manager
Essential Functions
- Completes reports for time and attendance, fire time, crew time, accident/injury, fire action, individual fire, training, fire replacement requisitions.
- Serves as an instructor on Local and Regional training cadres providing expertise in wildland fire suppression.
- Sets priorities and directs the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies to respond to wildland fires.
- Maintains daily records on the availability of Company resources for anticipated and unanticipated fire needs.
- Represents Chloeta, as delegated, in meetings with Federal, state and local agencies for the purpose of planning response.
- Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical and other duties as assigned.
- Conducts reviews and analysis to measure the performance and safety of contract performance in addition to developing processes to maintain and improve performance of contracted resources.
- Prepares program-related correspondence, reports, and/or other written materials regarding Company wildland fire policies, and/or operations.
- Oversees staffing and performance of personnel on a variety of contracts while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Monitors contracts and ensures invoicing and payment documents are completed accurately and consistently.
- Recruits and mentors personnel with to develop skilled and qualified individuals for current and future contract staffing needs.
- Utilizes wildland fire behavior knowledge and firefighting experience and assigns missions to ground and aviation wildland fire suppression resources.
- Responsible for the on-the-job safety and health of all employees supervised.
- Performs outreach and recruitment activities. Provide instruction to students to prepare applications, with feedback, for seasonal and permanent fire positions with the Company.
- Assists in developing and revising Company annual operating plans, annual budget requests, the fire management plan and operating procedures pertaining to wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire.
- Provides technical and administrative supervision to all assigned personnel.
- Performs, and supervises employees in: preparedness, resource mobilization, prescribed fire, aviation operations, and training programs.
- Ensures preparedness of wildland fire suppression equipment and personnel at all times.
- Coordinates with interagency dispatch centers regarding current available resources, release of resources, and other logistical considerations.
Special Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) or Technical Fire Management (TFM) certificate desired
- Ten (10) or more years of wildland fire experience
- Previous or current NWCG minimum qualifications of CRWB or ENGB and ICT5 required; ICT4 and STEN or TFLD or RXB2 desired
The selected candidate shall possess:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong collaboration skills working with teams.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Thorough knowledge of personal computer systems (PC and/or Macintosh).
- Professional work environment related to wildland fire
Knowledge not required, but desired:
- Proficiency in Google G Suite – Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar.
- Proficiency in Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC)
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Routine site visits to the field to assess performance and well-being of assigned subordinate employees will be required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical and other duties as assigned.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- You must possess a valid state driver's license.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.