Lands Resource Supv - Fire Warden

Lands Resource Supv - Fire Warden State of Idaho - 3.6 Boise, ID Job Details Full-time $33.71 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Environmental regulations Grant management Incident management Data reporting Driver's License Financial record maintenance Procurement contract management Data interpretation Project contract management Bookkeeping Full Job Description Idaho Department of Lands The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking a full time Lands Resource Supv - Fire Warden. This position will be located at our Boise, Southwest Office. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Description To supervise staff in resource management activities; perform related work. Generally, a Lands Resource Supervisor is assigned supervisor work related to Forest Management, Service & Regulatory Forestry, Fire Management or Lands & Waterways Management.

Responsibilities:

This Resource Supervisor - Fire Warden position supervises professional and seasonal staff in the delivery of the department's fire program and hazard reduction regulatory program, authorized under Title 38, Chapters 1 & 4 Idaho Code, and corresponding administrative rules, IDAPA 20.04.01, and

IDAPA 20.04.01.

The position also plans and coordinates fire program activities with other department programs and sets fire program priorities and maximizes efficiencies. Supervisory duties include hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and resolving problems. The position directly supervises Assistant Fire Warden position.

THIS POSTION ALSO

Represents IDL on committees or at public meetings. Directs, participates, and manages district wildfire suppression response. Directs fieldwork inspections and reviews documents for technical requirements, compliance with state and federal laws, and fairness in lease/contract administration. Prepares and monitors district fire budgets, reviews and approves expenditures, maintains equipment and supplies. Facilitates communication between district staff and bureaus on emerging issues and complex concerns, requesting technical expertise or guidance with the interpretation of laws and department policies as needed. Works with private landowners, contractors, county officials, federal & state agencies, and the general public to provide information, respond to requests, and coordinate emergency response. Provides technical assistance and guidance to the public and staff on fire management issues including prevention training standards; Grant opportunities and Federal excess property program; fire business procedures; and collection of forest assessment charges. Ensures the district's vehicle fleet is well maintained and operable or properly replaced. Represent IDL on committees or at public meetings. Directs, participates, and manages district wildfire suppression response. Oversees fire investigations on the Southwest FPD to ensure cost recovery for negligently caused fires Preparing and administering contracts including implementation and evaluation of contracts as well as field inspection, compliance, and reporting requirements. Interpreting public land survey legal descriptions, aerial imagery, and topographic and property ownership maps. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) principles and data models. Managing projects include developing and evaluating projects, preparing reports, and making recommendations. Making oral presentations and providing technical assistance and program information to management, clients, or public groups. Performing financial analyses to determine the cost/benefit of project proposals. Interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to natural resource management activities. Writing technical reports. Good knowledge of effective supervisory practices and conflict resolution methods. Possession of a valid driver's license. Minimum Qualifications Some knowledge of grant or contract administration; bookkeeping.

Experience:

interpreting, applying and explaining laws and regulations; interpreting narrative or demographic or statistical reports to ensure compliance with laws, regulations or requirements; collecting, organizing and evaluating data and writing a narrative report of findings. Desired Qualifications

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current Red Card qualification as strike team / task force leader or higher operational qualifications. Must be able to advance to Division Supervisor and Type 3 Incident Commander within 5 years.

SOME KNOWLEDGE OF

Smoke management / the National Fire Danger Rating System / Fire protection assessments

GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF

Wildland fire suppression operations / Wildland aviation operations and procedures / Weather information management

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 . 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 , 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 is only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation on navigable waterways , 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.