Assistant Wildfire Aviation Supervisor
Quick answer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hiring a senior Assistant Wildfire Aviation Supervisor (Grand Rapids, MN) for $72,474 - $104,922 annually.
- Role
- Assistant Wildfire Aviation Supervisor
- Organization
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $72,474 - $104,922 annually
- Category
- Other
The role
The MN Department of Natural Resources—Division of Forestry is hiring an Assistant Wildfire Aviation Supervisor to oversee staff and manage the statewide aviation program in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
What you'll do
- Supervise staff by recruiting, testing, selecting, assigning, scheduling, directing, evaluating work, rewarding, and disciplining.
- Direct and plan program operations, identify needs and problems, develop program goals and objectives, coordinate program activities with other agencies, evaluate program effectiveness, and implement policy and procedure.
- Contribute to the development of Division program policy and procedure.
- Develop and manage program budgets.
- Represent the Division of Forestry to the public, legislature and other jurisdictions and organizations.
- Coordinate development and implementation of public information and education activities for a specific program.
What it takes
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management or related field
- Minimum past or current National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications: ICT4, HEBM-T; SEMG, HMGB; HEBM, HLCO-T; ATGS-T; ASGS, AOBD, ICT3; ASGS, HLCO, ATGS
- One year of experience as a Helicopter Program Coordinator; Fixed Wing Program Coordinator; or State, Forest or Unit Aviation Officer.
- Experience providing leadership, oversight and technical direction of a complex aviation or wildfire operation either inside or outside the organization.
- Knowledge of Interagency air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, including VHF-AM, VHF-FM and 800 MHz, aircraft flight following and navigation systems needed to conduct aerial suppression activities on fires.
- Knowledge of fire suppression techniques, tactics and strategies and the capabilities, limitations and tactical use of firefighting aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, sufficient to determine the best configuration of response.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Affordable health insurance plans, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
What is the compensation range?
The annual salary range for this position is $72,474 - $104,922.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management or related field and minimum past or current NWCG qualifications such as ICT4, HEBM-T; SEMG, HMGB; HEBM, HLCO-T; ATGS-T; ASGS, AOBD, ICT3; ASGS, HLCO, ATGS.
How do I apply?
For a full job posting and to apply, go to https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ or click here: Assistant Wildfire Aviation Supervisor. Please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board when applying.
Is this position remote?
This is an in-office position based at the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in Grand Rapids, MN.
How to apply
Apply directly on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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