District Operations & Finance Coordinator

About SAFPD The South Arkansas Fire Protection District is a professional wildland fire and emergency services organization serving Chaffee County, Colorado. SAFPD operates a 60-person wildland cooperators program in coordination with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other state and federal partners, providing wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire support, and community risk reduction services across a large and varied service area. The District is investing in administrative capacity to match its operational growth. This position is central to that effort. Position Summary The District Operations & Finance Coordinator is SAFPD's primary administrative position, responsible for the financial, personnel, and operational support functions that keep the District running. This is a hands-on role requiring accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple active responsibilities without losing follow-through on any of them. The position reports directly to the Fire Chief and works closely with the Assistant Chief, Division Chief of Wildfire, and the Wildland Coordinator. It also coordinates with the existing SAFPD administrator during a structured transition period as financial and administrative functions are brought fully in-house. Finance, billing, and payroll are the priority functions of this role. All other duties support those core responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Colorado DFPC Fire Billing System or comparable state agency billing platforms. Familiarity with Colorado Special District Association (SDA) rules, compliance requirements, and governance obligations. Grant writing, administration, or compliance experience. Prior work supporting emergency services, seasonal operations, or multi-agency programs. Experience with website management, social media, or community outreach for a public agency or nonprofit organization.

Pay:

$60,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person District Operations & Finance Coordinator 611 Oak St, Salida, CO 81201 $60,000

• $70,000 a year
• Full-time $60,000
• $70,000 a year
• Full-time About SAFPD The South Arkansas Fire Protection District is a professional wildland fire and emergency services organization serving Chaffee County, Colorado.

SAFPD operates a 60-person wildland cooperators program in coordination with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other state and federal partners, providing wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire support, and community risk reduction services across a large and varied service area. The District is investing in administrative capacity to match its operational growth. This position is central to that effort. Position Summary The District Operations & Finance Coordinator is SAFPD's primary administrative position, responsible for the financial, personnel, and operational support functions that keep the District running. This is a hands-on role requiring accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple active responsibilities without losing follow-through on any of them. The position reports directly to the Fire Chief and works closely with the Assistant Chief, Division Chief of Wildfire, and the Wildland Coordinator. It also coordinates with the existing SAFPD administrator during a structured transition period as financial and administrative functions are brought fully in-house. Finance, billing, and payroll are the priority functions of this role. All other duties support those core responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Colorado DFPC Fire Billing System or comparable state agency billing platforms. Familiarity with Colorado Special District Association (SDA) rules, compliance requirements, and governance obligations. Grant writing, administration, or compliance experience. Prior work supporting emergency services, seasonal operations, or multi-agency programs. Experience with website management, social media, or community outreach for a public agency or nonprofit organization.

Pay:

$60,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person