Wildland Firefighter 2 - Lead Helicopter Crew Member / Central Land Office

State of Montana • Helena, MT

19d • $25 - $25

About The Position

Wildland Firefighter 2 - Lead Helicopter Crew Member / Central Land Office (25142880) Position Title: Wildland Firefighter 2 - Lead Helicopter Crew Member / Central Land Office - (25142880) 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: Responsibilities will include assisting in the coordination, implementation, and supervision of wildland fire initial attack personnel and equip­ment to provide a safe and effective fire manage­ment capabil­ity for the Area. Work assignments require coopera­tion and coordina­tion with State and Federal agencies, the general public, permanent and seasonal employ­ees and private contrac­tors. The posi­tion is expected to complete assigned seasonal activities related to wild­land fire protec­tion, build­ings, grounds, vehicles and fire-related program pro­jects of the Area and Units. The incumbent will assist the Helicopter Manager plan, coordinate, and implement training for Permanent and Seasonal personnel. One of the priorities for the Area is cooperator relationships; therefore, the Lead Helicopter Crewmember will maintain relationships with the adjoining DNRC Areas, Units, Federal agencies, and surrounding Counties. The Lead Helicopter Crewmember receives daily assignments related to helicopter operations and is responsible for coordinating crew tasks to meet assignment objectives. This coordination role may be extended on and off the Area during various work schedules. This position performs training, prevention, general forestry work, equipment and facilities maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned. This position may perform as an Aerial Observer in the Fixed-wing aircraft and drive helicopter support vehicles when requested by supervisors (if a State of Montana Class B CDL is obtained). Special Information: This position is for a Temporary position to work 6-9 months to include work during the wildland fire season. Approximately 20% travel time with occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must at a minimum be fully qualified at the following: Helicopter Crewmember and Firefighter Type 1.
• 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"

Nice To Haves

• It is desired that the incumbent be Incident Commander Type 5, Helicopter Manager, and Faller Class 2.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the coordination, implementation, and supervision of wildland fire initial attack personnel and equipment to provide a safe and effective fire management capability for the Area.
• Work assignments require cooperation and coordination with State and Federal agencies, the general public, permanent and seasonal employees and private contractors.
• Complete assigned seasonal activities related to wildland fire protection, buildings, grounds, vehicles and fire-related program projects of the Area and Units.
• Assist the Helicopter Manager plan, coordinate, and implement training for Permanent and Seasonal personnel.
• Maintain relationships with the adjoining DNRC Areas, Units, Federal agencies, and surrounding Counties.
• The Lead Helicopter Crewmember receives daily assignments related to helicopter operations and is responsible for coordinating crew tasks to meet assignment objectives.
• This position performs training, prevention, general forestry work, equipment and facilities maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned.
• This position may perform as an Aerial Observer in the Fixed-wing aircraft and drive helicopter support vehicles when requested by supervisors (if a State of Montana Class B CDL is obtained).

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees