Engine Boss (EMNRD #10116281)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Forestry Division retains lead responsibility for wildland fire management on all non-federal, non-tribal, and non-municipal lands, maintaining fire suppression capacities and emphasizing public and firefighters' safety. The Forestry Division promotes healthy, sustainable forests and watersheds in New Mexico for the benefit of current and future generations.
Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for oversight of the district's wildland fire emergency hire staff and
ensuring wildland fire engines and associated equipment, tools, and gear in proper working
condition and ready and available for emergency wildland fire response at a moment's notice.
The position will also assist the District Fire Management Officer implement education and
outreach programs across the district which include FireWise, Ready, Set, Go, defensible
space and the Smokey Bear Wildland Prevention campaign. Further they may assist the
District Forester with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The duties include communicating and
coordination with private landowners, cooperators, partner agencies, and stake holders while
maintaining a safe work environment during fire suppression activities and assist in resolving
disputes between suppression resources and private forest landowners. All of this is done
while assuring that the Division stays in compliance with the applicable State Laws and
Regulations.
How does it get done?

This position is responsible for oversight of the district's wildland fire emergency hire staff
and ensuring wildland fire engines and associated equipment, tools, and gear in proper
working condition and ready and available for emergency wildland fire response at a moment's
notice. The position will also assist the District Fire Management Officer implement education
and outreach programs across the district which include FireWise, Ready, Set, Go, defensible
space and the Smokey Bear Wildland Prevention campaign. Further they may assist the
District Forester with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The duties include communicating and
coordination with private landowners, cooperators, partner agencies, and stake holders while
maintaining a safe work environment during fire suppression activities and assist in resolving
disputes between suppression resources and private forest landowners. All of this is done
while assuring that the Division stays in compliance with the applicable State Laws and
Regulations. Through coordination with the District FMO, develop, coordinate and manage
wildland fire training and education for district emergency staff and as applicable, providing
technical assistance to landowners, tribes, local government and state and federal land
managers with wildland fire training education, outreach and coordination of suppression
resources during wildland fire response.
Who are the customers?

Primary customers are private forest land owners, cooperating natural resource agencies,
local governments, tribal nations, and non-federal forest landowners.
Ideal Candidate

Primary customers are private forest land owners, cooperating natural resource agencies,
local governments, tribal nations, and non-federal forest landowners.
Minimum Qualification

High school education or equivalent and two (2) seasons as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and NWCG qualifications for Crew Boss (CRWB), Engine Boss (ENGB), or Felling Boss (FELB) or other Single Resource and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), as specified in PMS 310-1. (Season means a total of 90 days of fire response experience within a calendar year).
Employment Requirements

Must maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver's License
Working Conditions

Work is preformed both in office and field setting. Employee may be exposed to inclement
weather conditions and required to walk in steep rugged terrain. Employee may be
exposed to excessive noise from power equipment and fire suppression apparatus for long
periods. Employee may be required to work with supervised minimum-security inmates.
May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Requires driver's license and
Defensive Driving Certificate.
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Agency Contact Information: Nick Smokovich 575-354-2231 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.