Program Specialist 2 - Lead Air Tactical Group Supervisor

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. 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: The Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) works for the Aviation Program Manager and is located within the Forestry Division, Fire Protection Bureau. This position manages and administers ATGS program functions from the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG) for the State of Montana. This position performs aerial supervision as a fully qualified NWCG ATGS, providing aerial supervision as well as coordinating ATGS training and program functions within the state. The incumbent solicits feedback from agency and interagency managers, supervisors, project leaders and their staff, to ensure aerial supervision and subsequent training is performed to program standards. They serve both as an internal resource to DNRC personnel and to key partners in local, state, tribal, and federal government. The ATGS primary function manages incident airspace and controls incident air traffic. The ATGS is an airborne firefighter who coordinates, assigns, and evaluates the use of aerial resources in support of incident objectives. The ATGS is the link between ground personnel and incident aircraft ensuring safe effective wildfire operations. The ATGS must collaborate with ground personnel to develop and implement tactical and logistical missions on an incident. The ATGS must also work with dispatch staff to coordinate the ordering, assignment, and release of incident aircraft in accordance with the needs of fire management and incident command personnel.

Requirements

• The incumbent must possess and maintain interagency qualifications as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) to serve in this capacity on incident and to train others.
• Prior experience and training in wildland firefighting and the use of aircraft in fire suppression is required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• The required skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in fire management or related resource mamangement field and 5 years of progressively responsible job - related experience in the fire and forest management.
• High School diploma and 6 years applicable experience my substitute.
• 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"
• The position requires extensive knowledge of wildland fire management principles and practices; program management and administration; program and project planning; equipment and techniques used in wildland fire control; fire incident command system; interagency fire suppression strategy and tactics; fire finance and State procurement policies and procedures; wildland fire prevention and home prevention principles; forest management programs and activities; a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; knowledge of training methods, techniques and practices associated with fire management.
• The position also requires knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures and precedents, organizational structures, employment law, and program requirements.
• The position requires skill in the use and operation of tools, avionics equipment, radios and vehicles used in wildland fire control, forest management activities and field office operations.
• Must be able to perform long flights (up to 5 hours) and fly in adverse conditions throughout mountainous terrain across the state and beyond.
• The position requires the skill and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; skill and ability in public speaking and delivering presentations to groups and individuals; the ability to coordinate and direct multiple human and physical resources to complete work objectives, work on multiple projects simultaneously; work well with others and maintain a positive working environment.
• Also required, is the ability to provide leadership and direction to others; the ability to synthesize multiple, rapid and critical information quickly and implement appropriate actions; the ability to direct and coordinate multi-agency mobilizations;

Responsibilities

• Aviation Program Support: As an Aviation Program Specialist, perform and oversee programmatic functions to include administrative, technical, and logistical duties within the DNRC Aviation Program and serves in support of ongoing Department, Division and Bureau objectives.
• Aviation Program Operations: As an Aviation Program Specialist, perform and oversee ATGS functions to include administrative, technical, operational and logistical duties within the DNRC Aviation Program and serves in support of ongoing Department, Division and Bureau objectives.
• Aerial Supervision Training and Safety: Develop training plans, courses, course aids and coordinate a training and currency program for qualified ATGS and trainees on an interagency basis at the geographic area level.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees