DFPC Firefighter V: Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist

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This position has a residency waiver and is open to both current Colorado state residents and non-residents of Colorado. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.This position is hybrid. Please refer to DFPC Fire Management Regions and Staff Link for more information regarding district boundaries Fire Management Regions and StaffOur Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, ServiceThe State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace. Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.Classification and Salary: Firefighter VAnticipated Hiring Range: $7,078 - $8,495/month; $84,936 - $101,940/yearFull Salary Range: $7,078 - $9,910/month; $84,936 - $118,920/yearBenefits: We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.Eligible employees receive 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. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees. The 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. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.Eligible employees have 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.We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.We provide 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. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
About the Work UnitThe mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. DFPC’s vision is to be the Nation's premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees. The Division achieves this mission and vision through its four (4) Sections: Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorado’s fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property, resources, environment and quality of life.One of the Wildland Fire Management Section’s (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire management in Colorado is a cooperative, interagency partnership between local, county, state, tribal, and federal entities.Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of: local jurisdiction > county sheriff > and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.Work Environment Hybrid - position will work from DFPC offices and be in the field In-state travel and operation of a state vehicle will be required for this position. Overnight travel will be required statewide. About the JobUnder the general guidance of the Director of the DFPC, the Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist directs Wildland fire and Prescribed fire and fuels management programs and related program assistance to private landowners, as well as local, County, and State Fire agencies within their assigned geographic area. This position, reporting directly to the Prescribed Fire and Fuels Unit Chief, Branch Chief of Fire Planning, and ultimately the Chief of the Wildland Fire Management Section (WFMS). The Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist is a critical link in the provision of prescribed fire and fuels management in the State of Colorado by providing programmatic oversight and delivery, providing subject matter expertise (including but not limited to prescribed fire and fuels project planning, funding, prescribed fire training, Certified Burner Program, etc.), and managing assigned and temporary prescribed fire resources within the State of Colorado. The Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist position is responsible for ensuring that prescribed fire and fuels programs are coordinated and implemented within their assigned geographic area of the state (typically will be two (2) DFPC Districts). The Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison in their assigned geographic area for prescribed fire and fuels projects between federal government agencies, other state government agencies, and local jurisdictions on prescribed fire and fuels projects. Primary focus areas include: representing CDPS and DFPC in their assigned geographic area, serving as subject matter experts to private entities, counties and local fire agencies; influence and implementation of state prescribed fire management policy, agreements, process, guidelines, and programs in assigned geographic area; and coordinating with state and federal agencies in prescribed fire and fuels project implementation and planning. Program areas of emphasis include: prescribed fire, prevention, preparedness, hazardous fuels mitigation, fire behavior modeling, interagency prescribed fire and fuels agreements, grants, and local cooperator agreements. Key Responsibilities State Authority for Prescribed Fire and Fuels within Assigned Area Directs the State’s prescribed fire and fuels programs within their assigned geographic area; including project planning, technical reviews of prescribed fire plans, policy adherence, smoke permitting, etc.Acts as State’s subject matter expert for prescribed fire and fuels implementation and planning, incident business management practices for prescribed fire and fuels management. including billing and reimbursement processes for local and federal government agencies; Manages the State of Colorado Certified Burner Program in their assigned geographic area. including training, assistance to landowners, and Certified Burner qualifications.Interprets existing policies, rules and legislation related to prescribed fire and fuels projects and planning and implements/communicates to external agencies and internal personnel, identifies issues and areas for improvement in policy, guidelines, and operating plans, and provides recommendations for changes as needed to maintain and improve effectiveness of programs. Determines need for specific resources, staffing, and equipment based on the prescribed fire and fuels plan , develops a plan for utilization of needed and assigned resources. Represents the DFPC, other state agencies, counties, and local fire agencies on interagency regional fuels and prescribed fire groups, committees, meetings etc.; compiles input from local jurisdictions and federal agencies; reviews, updates and applies changes to the prescribed fire and fuels plans annually; facilitates signatures from all agency representatives; provides technical direction in the execution of plans, including implementation of the plans during prescribed fire and fuels events which dictate actions and use of available funding sources. Secures and assigns adequate resources to meet the prescribed fire and fuels project configurations to support operations on a continual basis.Provides personally, or directs resources to provide operational and technical prescribed fire and fuels project assistance and coordination to private, federal, state, local agency, and DFPC staff.Performs prescribed fire planning complexity analysis to determine needed resources and management levels. Maintains and communicates situational awareness of prescribed fire and fuels conditions and potential for project implementation.Prescribed Fire Implementation and Support Directs action and provides oversight to prescribed fire and fuels programs, including Certified Burner programs within their assigned geographic area. Supports and coordinates interagency, cooperative prescribed fire planning and implementation within assigned area, including equipment, PPE, etc. Assists with repair/replacement of items as needed.Evaluates weather conditions, fire indices, and resource availability to determine local fire danger levels and needed number and location of response resources for prescribed fire projects. Oversees, plans, and implements prescribed fire and fuels treatment programs within the assigned region including Certified Burner projects. Coordinates and plans within DFPC District staff and with external agencies, assigns resources, and to collaboratively determine prioritization for prescribed fire project implementation. Coordinates with other agencies to determine prescribed fire training needs, coordinates with other DFPC Work Units and assists in the development and implementing effective prescribed fire training. Identifies and communicates regional and Statewide prescribed fire and fuels issues. Special Projects, Technical Lead, & Other Duties as AssignedPosition coordinates, facilitates and assists with other State Departments, DFPC & WFMS programs activities in the region, maintains awareness of other sections, programs and operations within the region, and may be assigned other duties and special projects to support the mission of DFPC. May serve as or represent the Prescribed Fire and Fuels Unit Chief during their absence. May serve as a Technical Lead for assigned DFPC or cooperator resources in the assigned region during prescribed fire and fuels project implementation.Serves as a RAWS Technician to perform annual maintenance on State of Colorado owned Remote Automated Weather Stations.Instructs Wildland Fire and Prescribed Fire Training classes as needed and qualified for.DFPC personnel may be relieved of regular duties and assigned to wildfire and/or all-hazard incidents in a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Incident Command System (ICS), or support position to perform incident management, firefighting, or emergency incident support activities. When assigned to an emergency incident, the position will be: working outside of regular job duties; working under the operational control of the incident; and compensated per the current DFPC emergency and incident guidelines and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Disability Accommodation If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: cdps_hr@state.co.us.The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. Recruitment Timeline Information and Important NoticesApplications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form. Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video. Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.e-Verify: CDPS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.Comparative Analysis Steps may include (dates are tentative and subject to change): Structured application review by a panel of SMEsIf fewer than six candidates meet the minimum qualifications, all applicants will be referred directly to interviewsInterviews - end of June