LANDS RESOURCE FOREMAN

State of Idaho • Sandpoint, ID

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About The Position

The Lands Resource Foreman position at the Idaho Department of Lands involves performing technical, operational, and administrative duties to support wildland fire suppression management. The role focuses on ensuring the readiness of personnel and equipment to respond effectively to wildland fires, while also overseeing the training and supervision of seasonal firefighting staff.

Requirements

• Experience communicating effectively verbally, orally, and in writing through technical reports, correspondence, and oral presentations.
• Ability to interpret and navigate public land survey legal descriptions, aerial photos, and topographic and property ownership maps.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or digital mapping software (AVENZA, Collector, etc.).
• Experience supervising wildland fire personnel within their assigned positions (CRWB-ENGB-HMGB).
• Experience instructing formal NWCG wildfire suppression courses (S-100 and S-200) and informal development of wildfire personnel.
• Experience directing and coordinating daily operations of wildland fire engines, fire crews, or helicopters.
• Experience in maintenance and operation of chainsaws and wildland fire hand tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, and regulations in relation to wildland fire management activities.
• Good knowledge of wildland fire behavior, suppression techniques, and fuel reduction techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of wildland fire prevention programs (National Fire Danger Rating System).
• Knowledge of smoke management principles, fire investigation methods, fire program management principles, and fire dispatching procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the hiring, training, and supervising of seasonal firefighting personnel.
• Monitor assigned seasonal fire personnel's time and travel.
• Support and instruct wildland fire and seasonal training courses.
• Assist in the management of Purchasing Card administration and payroll.
• Provide input for required Fire Reports to fire managers.
• Assist in the preparation of necessary operating agreements, inventory, and maintenance reports.
• Supervise and implement hazard reduction plans related to wildland fuels reduction and forestry operations.
• Provide leadership to seasonal crew members to ensure fire readiness and safety of assigned personnel and equipment.
• Conduct safety sessions and after-action reviews and identify and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Perform as the Incident Commander on Type 5 wildland fires and supervise resources from cooperator agencies.
• Assist in the implementation and execution of prescribed fire projects.
• Assist in the management of the federal excess equipment program (FFP/FEPP).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSI retirement benefits
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
• 11 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed