Program Specialist 1- Helicopter Program Manager / Central Land Office

State of Montana
Helena, MT
Job Description
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a Program Specialist 1-Helicopter Program Manager to oversee the Central Land Office's aviation operations and support statewide aviation operational and logistical assignments.

Requirements

  • Education, or experience equivalent to an associate degree in forestry, aviation, fire science, or a related field
  • Four seasons (20 months) of wildland fire suppression experience, including roles such as Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander, Helicopter Manager
  • Ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 and Strike Team/Task Force Leader certification upon hire
  • Ability to coordinate extensive and complex amounts of personnel and equipment to meet the needs of fire suppression and support forces during fire actions on multiple jurisdictions
  • Ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision, to express views and provide clear direction both in writing and through verbal communications
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, government officials, and agency employees

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave and Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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