DFPC WFMS Firefighter III: Module Lieutenant - Windsor

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Module Lieutenant is a work lead of a firefighting resource, typically a suppression module, but may also be assigned to a helicopter module, Engine or squad/hand crew, to provide a range of firefighting and related services. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a NWCG Single Resource Boss on incidents, and provide work lead duties, leadership and direction to module personnel in alignment with the DFPC values of honor, integrity, service, and loyalty. Suppression modules regularly support diverse missions, including wildfire suppression response, mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management), and prevention and education. As assigned, equipped, and qualified, this position may assist with all-hazard incident operations such as search and rescue and other incident response. The Module Lieutenant must have prior supervisory or work lead experience in addition to previous wildland firefighting experience. Additionally, this role assists with training programs, qualification and dispatch systems, and other preparedness activities.

Requirements

Two (2) years of documented professional wildland firefighting experience.
Qualification to the NWCG Crew Boss - Single Resource (CRWB)
May substitute Single Resource Boss – Engine (ENGB) or Single Resource Boss – Helicopter Manager (HMGB) qualifications PLUS significant experience serving on and leading 5-person squads, 10-person modules, or 20-person hand crews.
General knowledge of natural resource management, where the knowledge is directly applicable to fuels management and both wildland fire and prescribed fire.
General knowledge of the effects of fire on natural resources and fire ecology principles as they apply to local fuel and vegetation types, weather, fire behavior and the methods used to monitor, analyze, and predict fire behavior.
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado, and across the nation at times.
Firefighters need to be familiar with and frequently use flammable liquids and solids in the performance of various prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks. This includes the preparation, implementation and storage of drip torch fuel, Aluma Gel, Phosphorus, and gunpowder.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history, medical physical exam, and drug screen.
Position must maintain the NWCG required fitness levels for the employee’s NWCG wildland fire qualifications throughout the employment period.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) + years of documented wildland firefighting experience, and/or additional fire service experience, including fireline supervision.
Previous experience designing, planning, implementing and monitoring prescribed fire, fuels treatment, and natural resource management projects
Bachelor's degree or higher in forestry, natural resource management, rangeland management or related field.
Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
Previous experience with state level fire programs, with a preference for experience with the state of CO fire programs.
Exceptional candidates will also have one or more of the following NWCG qualifications: Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or higher; Basic Faller (FAL3) or higher; Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) or higher, Strike Team or Task Force Leader, and Additional Single Resource Boss
State of Colorado/DFPC : Structural Firefighter I, Structural Firefighter II or equivalent.
Medical certifications and qualifications including: Wilderness First Responder, Emergency First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician.
State of CO Class B CDL or ability to obtain Class B CDL
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.

Responsibilities

Leads module operations during fire suppression and incident response work, ensuring the safety of themselves and assigned employees.
Constructs fireline utilizing hand tools; cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws; performs structure protection; conducts mop up and patrol operations; carries out ignition operations; operates pumps; installs hose lays and water delivery systems; performs and assists with rescue operations; operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road; hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies.
Uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis; uses various communication methods including radios; uses maps, compass, GPS, and other technology and tools to gather information and navigate an incident.
Performs safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment; briefs crew on demobilization procedures, compiles all required incident documentation including Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resources orders.
Performs and oversees non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: search & rescue, low-angle rescue, swift water rescue and other all hazard incident response.
Serves as a work lead and crewmember in planning and implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects.
Cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation; uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more; constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned; performs ignitions and holding operations; conducts mop up and patrol operations.
Provides direction, oversight, support and training to assigned employees; evaluates employee schedules and work load, communicates with Captain to make adjustments as needed.
Assists the Captain in developing professional development plans for assigned employees while implementing the goals and mission from the District leadership to support all WFMS programs and incident response.
Assists the Captain in developing work plans and schedules for subordinate staff including, but not limited to, training programs for staff and customers, community outreach and education, statistical reporting, and overall preparation for emergency response.
Schedules, coordinates tasks and logistical needs, evaluates, and provides safety guidance and oversight to assigned employees.
Provides input on performance evaluations of all assigned employees, makes recommendations on remediation or advancement; Assists with the hiring process, including interviews of applicants, makes recommendations to hire, promote or transfer.
Assists with informal grievances, provides documentation to support corrective actions when needed; Oversees and reviews work products and employee health, and adjusts deadlines and plans of work accordingly, communicates concerns with Captain as needed.
Compiles all required incident documentation including but not limited to tracking Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resource orders and more.
Approves time in state timekeeping systems, verifies employees are following best practices related to time entry, incident documentation, receipts, travel documents etc.; signs and approves all overtime, travel and purchase forms.
Establishes and maintains the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions; mentors and trains new firefighters and validates readiness of assigned personnel.
Inspects & maintains crews response equipment, vehicles, tools, PPE and more; implements processes to inventory tools, PPE, equipment; accounts for any safety issues; coordinates repair/replacement needs.
Ensures module & equipment readiness; includes daily maintenance checks; Determines crew qualifications needs within the resource, develops a crew training plan for the unit that best fits the response profile of the location.
Implements annual operational preparedness training for assigned personnel following the WFMS Resource Operations and Standards Guide.
Communicates effectively with multichannel radios, prepares and programs radios for assignments and repair and/or replacement.
Manages on-going training and professional development of the crewmembers in the State of Colorado; CDPS, DFPC & WFMS standard operating policies, procedures & guidelines.
Oversees the logistics and instruction of various courses, training and events, such as wildfire suppression classes, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, job fairs and community outreach to DFPC employees and external agency personnel.
Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, fire billing, logistics etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents.
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000.
State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals.
Access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country through BenefitHub.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
Excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.