Wildland Firefighter 2 - Lead Helicopter Crew Member

State of Montana • Billings, MT

7d

About The Position

This position has limited Administrative Supervision responsibilities. However operationally, 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. This position is supervised by the Area Helicopter Manager or Area Helicopter Program Manager. 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).

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

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
• 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
• coordinating crew tasks to meet assignment objectives
• performs training, prevention, general forestry work, equipment and facilities maintenance, as well as other duties as assigned
• 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees