Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. *We offer competitive pay with opportunities growth and additional compensation. NEW:As a DNRC Firefighter you are eligible for added assignment pay of 10% in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work.* *Core Values:* The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana. * We value and respect each other. * We create collaborative work environments. * We build and maintain strong relationships. * We practice accountability. * We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work. *Job Overview:* The position of Fuels Crew Member- on the Libby Unit is based in Libby, MT. The position is responsible for the safe and effective implementation of fuels projects, GNA/Trust Lands projects, community wildfire adaptation, and fire suppression programs within the assigned area of responsibility. Of high importance is the development and maintenance of successful working internal agency relationships, as well as with other agencies, the Lincoln County public, and key community partners. The Fuels Crew Member reports to the Fuels Operations Specialist (FOS). *Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): *These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent. *Fuels Program Operations:* Perform fuels program operations, planning, training, interagency coordination, community fire adaptation, services within the Libby Unit jurisdictional areas to protect lives, property, and natural resources on state and private lands. * Project Implementation * Facility & Equipment Maintenance *GNA / Trustland Support:* This position will support various GNA and Trust Land activities as directed by the Unit FACC and Unit FOS. * Prescribed Fire * Forest Improvement & Trustland Management Projects *Fire Suppression:* * Performs initial attack duties based upon agency needs and indi­vidual qualifications and certification. This involves implementing tactics and strategy appropriate for unique fire situations, type 5 engine operation, Fireline construction, chainsaw use, hose lay installation, and logistics coordination. * Serves as qualified fire line response on complex initial attack, multi-resource, extended attack, and wildland urban interface fires. * Conducts and takes an active role in individual fire critiques and After-Action Reviews to gather information and provide input of the performance of the Unit’s Fire Program and its staff. *APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE: * * Online State of Montana application * Resume * Cover Letter *HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.* *Benefits:* * Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays * Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage * Retirement Plans * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.  Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify! *If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR at Makayla.Mangold@mt.gov. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* This position requires a high school diploma and the ability to attain Firefighter Type 1 and Faller 2 certification upon hire. *Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:* It is critical that the incumbent possesses skills and abilities in effective communication, both orally and written. Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of Wildland Firefighting; emergency management; natural resources; adult education and training; and fire management including suppression, protection, and prevention. Requires knowledge of State and Federal fire protection and natural resources laws including the Departments legal responsibilities to personnel, cooperative personnel, and volunteers; wildfire and structural fire protection techniques relating to WUI; volunteer group organization and management; local government organization, jurisdiction and authorities; equipment management and maintenance; fire budgeting, billing and auditing methods and procedures; communication systems; safety management methods and procedures. The position also requires knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, DNRC and State personnel policies, procedures, and precedents, organizational structures, employment law, and program requirements. This position will require annual completion of an arduous Wildland Fire Work Capacity Test which includes walking three miles over level ground, with a 45lb. pack in no more than 45 minutes. Position requires incumbent to maintain a valid Driver’s License. Requires the 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; the ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision, to express views and provide clear direction both in writing and through verbal communications; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, government officials, and agency employees. Communications and decisions are frequently conducted under duress and with fire personnel having different backgrounds and management priorities. Essential functions occur in both office and field settings. Field work involves exposure to varying weather conditions, terrain, and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and arduous amounts of walking up and down hills. Wildland fire-suppression oversight involves exposure to smoke, dust, and related fire hazards and low-level flight in light helicopters over mountainous terrain. Overnight travel and staying onsite is required. Position will require incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License. *SPECIAL INFORMATION*: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. *ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: *In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card" **Title:** *Wildland Firefighter 2 - Fuels Crew Member * **Location:** *Libby* **Requisition ID:** *24143399*