LANDS RESOURCE FOREMAN

Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/10

Posting End Date: 2025/01/14

Category: Natural Resources

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Sandpoint, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 20.48

Maximum Salary: 20.48

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Idaho Department of Lands

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking (2) full time (.83 FTE) Lands Resource Foreman positions. These positions will be located at our Pend Oreille Area Office in Sandpoint, ID.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Description

Performs technical, operational, and administrative duties in support of wildland fire suppression management through ensuring daily readiness of assigned personnel and equipment to safely and effectively respond to wildland fires.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the hiring, training, and supervising of seasonal firefighting personnel to perform in a fire environment

· Monitor assigned seasonal fire personnel's time and travel

· Support and instruct wildland fire and seasonal training courses

· Assist in the management of Purchasing Card administration and payroll

· Provides input for required Fire Reports to fire managers

· Assist in the preparation of necessary operating agreements, inventory, and maintenance reports

· Supervises and implements hazard reduction plans relatArl to wilrlland fuels reduction and forestry operations

· Provide leadership to seasonal crew members to ensure fire readiness and safety of assigned personnel and equipment

· Conduct safety sessions and after-action reviews and identify and implement corrective actions when necessary

· Performs as the Incident Commander on Type 5 wildland fires and supervise resources from cooperator agencies

· Assist in the implementation and execution of prescribed fire projects

· Assist in the management of the federal excess equipment program (FFP/FEPP)

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Communicating effectively verbally, orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience through technical reports, correspondence, and oral presentations

• Interpreting and navigating with public land survey legal descriptions, aerial photos and topographic and property ownership maps

• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or digital mapping software (AVENZA, Collector, etc.)

• Supervising wildland fire personnel within their assigned positions. (CRWB-ENGB-HMGB)

• Instructing formal NWCG wildfire suppression courses (S-100 and S-200) and the informal development of wildfire personnel

• Directing and coordinating the daily operations of wildland fire engines, fire crews or helicopters. (Make position specific)

• Maintenance and operation of chainsaws and wildland fire hand tools

• Interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations in relation to wildland fire management activities

Good knowledge of:

• Wildland fire behavior

• Wildland fire suppression techniques

• Fuel reduction techniques

Some knowledge of:

• Wildland fire prevention programs (National Fire Danger Rating System)

• Smoke management principles

• Fire investigation methods

• Fire program management principles

• Fire dispatching procedures

Other:

• ICT 5 and Required Single Resource Boss for assigned position. (ENGB, CRWB or HMGB) and other appropriate red card qualifications

• FAL3 or equivalent

Must Possess:

• A valid driver's license

  Nature and Scope

  The Engine Captain requires some knowledge with scientific theories and a broad understanding of involved practices, precedents, facts, and conditions to perform routine duties involving standard practices and procedures, working within defined guidelines. Although duties performed are well­ defined and follow prescribed procedures, the Engine Captain independently develops a better understanding of scientific techniques and/or a knowledge or understanding of involved practices and precedents to evaluate cause and effect relationships from experience and/or knowledge from superiors. Engine Captains will spend a majority of their time performing work outdoors with other people in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to: frequent travel to and from the work site; working in remote geographic locations; operating full size 4x4 vehicles, ATV's or snow machines; walking and climbing over rugged terrain, to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 150 pounds with assistance; other physical exertions such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; working in all types of weather; and working in environments with heat, smoke, and/or biting and stinging insects. This position will be expected to participate in off district fire assignment as fire season warrants and must maintain qualifications for their assigned Incident Command System (ICS) rating. Engine Captains will be involved with the hiring, recruitment, and supervision of temporary and/or staff involved in fieldwork or program delivery.

  Benefits:

  The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

  EEO/ADA/Veteran:

  The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

  Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

  About the Idaho Department of Lands:

  Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Plan here.

Under the direction of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/land-board/) , IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner.

Managing endowment trust lands (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/understanding-endowment-land/) is only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation on navigable waterways (http://www.idl.idaho.gov/lakes-rivers/) , and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also aid landowners in managing their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.