Fire Crew Captain

Arizona Department of Administration

1d • $25 - $27

About The Position

This position is established within the Department of Forestry and Fire
Management to serve as a first line supervisor on a 20 person inmate Type 2 hand
crew. This position provides leadership and direction for the Department of
Corrections, Reentry and Rehabilitation staff and inmates on wildland fire
suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix situations as well as fuels
mitigation projects including hand, mechanical and prescribed fire treatments.

Will perform as a National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualified Crew
Boss (CRWB) of the crew on fire suppression assignments. As DFFM needs dictate,
the incumbent may also serve in other fireline capacities and as DFFM
representative on wildfires. The incumbent will maintain NWCG qualifications by
attending necessary training and meeting NWCG fitness standards.
The incumbent may act as project manager for fuel treatment and natural
conservation activities. The incumbent may implement "crew use agreements" with
cooperators (other state agencies, county agencies, rural communities,
homeowners associations, federal land management agencies, fire departments,
universities, and tribal agencies).

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Wildland fire suppression tactics and procedures.
• Fuel types and fire behavior, fire management objectives and policies, and firefighting strategies and tactics.
• Other agency management objectives and policies and the full range of suppression tactics.
• Land use and resource management practices and policies.
• Fuels management practices and policies.
• Program management, supervision, and personnel practices and regulations.
• Safety practices in suppressing fires and various other incidents to prevent injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Instructional techniques and training development standards.
• Skills in: Interpersonal dynamics.
• Leadership in a hand crew environment.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Effective use of computers and applicable software.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of specialized tools and equipment, such as chainsaws, chippers, firefighting hand tools, prescribed burning devices, ATV's, multichannel radios, and forestry measurement tools.
• Mapping and Global Positioning System Equipment.
• Ability to: Apply resourcefulness, initiative, and independent judgment to wildfire incidents, all-risk incidents and fuels mitigation projects.
• Plan and organize work efficiently.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with DFFM personnel, ADCRR personnel and outside cooperators.
• Interpret and understand technical reports and financial documents.
• Adhere to State of Arizona and Department of Forestry and Fire Management Standards of Conduct, policies, procedures and practices.
• Drive on State Business
• NWCG Faller 2 (FAL2) or Trainee (FAL2 must be obtained within one year of hire)
• NWCG Crew Boss (CRWB) or Trainee (CRWB must be obtained within one year of hire)
• A valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of NWCG Qualifications of Task Force Leader, or Strike Team Leader, or IC Type 4 or 5, or Firing Boss. Experience on Type 2, Type 2 IA, or Type 1 handcrew operations in various federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing a module of a 10 or 20 person Hand Crew.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for ADCRR staff members and inmate crew members. Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the crew and others in his/her charge.
• When assigned to wildland fires, the incumbent will ensure the crew fulfills the assignments provided by incident command organization. Will manage the scheduling of the crew for project work. Provides informal feedback and frequently evaluates crew performance.
• The incumbent will ensure fire emergency readiness of the crew by providing nationally recognized fire training and ensuring equipment is maintained and available in accordance with agency policy.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of crew records and financial documents, and will prepare crew use invoices for fires and project work. The incumbent will maintain crew equipment inventories, and prepare requisitions for needed supplies.
• Drive on State business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion). Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees