Emergency Specialist 3 - NRCC Coordinator

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
Core Values:
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.
We value and respect each other.
We create collaborative work environments.
We build and maintain strong relationships.
We practice accountability.
We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work.
Job Overview:
This position is based at the Northern Rockies Coordination Center and supports the Operations Section of the Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC). Responsibilities include facilitating the movement of interagency aircraft, personnel, crews, and equipment across and between different geographic areas for wildland fire and all-hazard emergency responses. The role involves close collaboration with the Federal, State, and other land management agencies to ensure effective coordination and mobilization of resources. The employee reports to the DNRC Assistant Center Manager and the NRCC Center Manager, who oversee daily work assignments and the administration of the coordination center

Requirements

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of fire management principles, including fire prevention, preparedness, suppression, mobilization, demobilization, and dispatching procedures.
• Possesses expertise in the Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), personnel management, equipment operations, and interagency authorities to support resource movement and emergency response coordination.
• Required to complete NWCG training and certification at a level appropriate to the complexity and responsibilities of assigned duties.
• Possesses practical experience in wildland fire management and dispatch operations, applying established procedures and business practices to ensure effective incident response and continuous operational improvement.
• Maintains proficiency in fire suppression techniques, equipment operation, resource logistics, and safety protocols to support efficient multi-agency emergency operations.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal staff, agency leaders, and external partners, both orally and in writing.
• Delivers training and technical guidance, supports team members, and facilitates collaborative operations across agencies to ensure effective implementation of emergency plans and procedures.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
• A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
• In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".

Responsibilities

• Manages the mobilization, reassignment, and release of firefighting and emergency resources to incidents, responding to shifting fire conditions and evolving priorities throughout the Geographic Area.
• Provides advanced technical expertise and operational guidance to internal and external entities in support of mobilization planning, resource movements, fire readiness, and emergency planning.
• Ensures the effectiveness of emergency response plans and fosters the ongoing cooperation and interagency coordination necessary for state, local, and federal agencies engaged in fire protection, fire suppression, and all-hazard emergency operations

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed