GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
Green Ridge Fire Center, Allegany County
Main Purpose of Job
The Fire Manager is responsible for managing the State Fire Management Program in multiple regions, as well as providing logistical and operational support on a statewide basis. By carrying-out the responsibilities the Fire Manager ensures that professional and technical employees are trained, equipped, and perform duties to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Service. In addition, this position is accountable for safe, efficient and environmentally sound wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations. The Fire Manager prepares and maintains the Regional Fire budget, develops equipment specifications, solicits bids, and awards contracts. The position implements and insures compliance with agency wildland fire policy and regulations and recommends needed changes to policy and standards. The Fire Manager actively works with fire departments, natural resources professionals, non-governmental organizations, interested public, and private landowners to implement and promote the State Fire Management Program.
POSITION DUTIES
The
Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service Fire Management Program is currently
accepting applications for a Natural Resources Manager IV. The employee in this
position serves on the Fire Management staff as Fire Manager at the Church
Creek Fire Center, Dorchester County; office location may be negotiable with
job offer. The Fire Manager is
responsible for managing the State Fire Management Program in multiple regions,
as well as providing logistical and operational support on a statewide basis.
By carrying-out these responsibilities the Fire Manager ensures that
professional and technical employees are trained, equipped, and perform duties
to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Service. In addition, this
position is accountable for safe, efficient and environmentally sound wildland
fire suppression and prescribed fire operations. The Fire Manager prepares and
maintains the Regional Fire budget, develops equipment specifications, solicits
bids, and awards contracts. The position implements and insures compliance with
agency wildland fire policy and regulations and also recommends needed changes
to policy and standards. The Fire Manager actively works with fire departments,
natural resources professionals, non-governmental organizations, interested
public, and private landowners to implement and promote the State Fire
Management Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or a state high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: Eight years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing technical natural resources or conservation work.
Notes:
1. Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Please document the number of hours spent per week in this type of experience on the application form (MS 100)
2. Applicants may substitute vocational or college education in a natural resources discipline for experience at the rate of one year of education for one year of experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three or more years of experience in coordinating and
leading wildland fire and forestry related training courses
Three or more years
of experience in wildfire operations including serving as incident commander
Three or more years
of experience working with fire suppression equipment including dozers and
engines
One year or more of basic
knowledge of Federal programs including Volunteer Fire Assistance, State Fire
Assistance, and Wildfire Risk Reduction
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Limited to current Department of Natural Resources employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
