%3Cfigure class=%22image%22%3E%3Cimg style=%22aspect-ratio:850/172;%22 src=%22https://dnrc.mt.gov/_images/home/DNRC_JoinTheTeam2_HRBanner.png%22 width=%22850%22 height=%22172%22%3E%3C/figure%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMontana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation%27s mission is to help ensure that Montana%27s land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECore Values:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0px 12px;orphans:2;padding:revert;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe value and respect each other.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe create collaborative work environments.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe build and maintain strong relationships.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe practice accountability.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe celebrate our successes and take pride in our work%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan class=%22Heading3Char%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EWork Unit Overview:%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EThe Central Land Office (CLO) is responsible for Department of Natural Resources programs within the geographic area of Beaverhead, Madison, Jefferson, Lewis %26amp; Clark, Broadwater, Gallatin, Meagher, Cascade, Teton, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Park and Pondera Counties. The Land Office administers the programs and operations of the department in the region.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EThe Land Office mission is to manage state-owned lands to produce income for various trust accounts; implement and enforce agency programs and state laws, rules and policies; protect property, resources %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Eand%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E land from destruction by wildfires; and to provide needed services to the public.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color:white;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EThe CLO Fire Program manages area aviation operations and statewide helicopter operations.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EThe CLO operates and maintains a fixed-wing aircraft used primarily for fire patrol and %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Epersonnel%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E transportation and two helicopters used for statewide fire support.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EThis%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E includes the management of resources and personnel operating on a statewide basis including staging areas such as Miles City and Billings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch2%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan class=%22Heading3Char%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPosition Summary:%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis position is the%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E Assistant Aviation Supervisor%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E for the CLO.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe position %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Esupervises the staff and activities of CLO aviation operations and to support statewide aviation %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;%22%3Eoperational and logistical assignments; and oversees or performs helicopter and %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Ehelibase%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;%22%3E air operations support including helicopter manager.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe position reports to the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAviation Supervisor (position #57600225); %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Edirectly supervises three Helicopter Managers (2.25 FTE), indirectly %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Eoversees three Lead Helicopter Crewmembers, twelve seasonal%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E positions%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3E, and%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E supervises additional staff as %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Eneeded%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E for mission support.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/h2%3E%3Ch2 style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan class=%22Heading3Char%22%3EEssential Functions (Major Duties and Responsibilities): %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThese job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp 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style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAviation Operations%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoBodyTextIndent2%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EPerform or oversee %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3Ehelicopter and %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Ehelibase%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E operations support including helicopter manager, aerial observer and fuel tender functions%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E to maintain proficiency in these functions and to ensure adequate operational support.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoBodyTextIndent2%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoBodyTextIndent2%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, 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Look here,%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ehttps://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;to learn more and see if you may qualify!%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E*If you are interested in a complete job description please contact HR at %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EStacey.Gabrio%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 href=%22mailto:Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E@mt.gov%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EEducation, or experience equivalent to an associate degree in forestry, aviation, fire science, or a related field.%26nbsp;Equivalent experience should include at least four seasons (20 months) of wildland fire suppression experience, including roles such as Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander,%26nbsp;Helicopter Manager.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3ERequires the ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 and Strike Team/Task Force Leader certification upon hire.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired knowledge, skills, and abilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3ERequires 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EThe position requires knowledge of wildland fire tactical methods; fire behavior; related state rules and regulations; the incident command system (ICS); techniques for leading others in driving and/or operating a wildland fire aviation support equipment; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Efire suppression principles and practices (e.g., fire behavior, fire assessment, tactical methods); rotary and fixed-wing aviation operations; 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planning and organization; using and maintaining a variety of specialized forestry tools and equipment; operating all types of fire suppression equipment; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Edriving off-road and on unimproved road systems; the use of a map and compass; the use of hand (e.g., axe, shovel, Pulaski) and power (e.g., chainsaw) tools; the use of hoses, and water handling accessories (e.g. nozzles, valves, couplings, and hose clamps); communicating clearly with others using correct terminology and processes; and skill in using tools and equipment, cleaning, and making minor repairs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoHeader%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;tab-stops:.3in 3.55in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3EThe position requires the ability to make effective decisions under critical stress levels during dangerous situations to avoid high suppression costs, property damage, and injury or loss of life; safely, effectively, and efficiently manage the tactical use of fire suppression aircraft, both fixed-wing and rotary-wing; perform physically and mentally demanding work under adverse conditions; develop unique solutions to complex problems based on extensive knowledge and experience of both local conditions and broader aviation related fire suppression techniques; complete agency paperwork; and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3Ecomplete yearly demonstrations of proficiency.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E*Good%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E physical condition is mandatory.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAll persons performing firefighting duties are required to achieve a physical fitness rating of “Arduous” in the NWCG and DNRC physical fitness standards within %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etwo%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E weeks of employment.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EGood eyesight and resistance to motion sickness are necessary %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-no-proof:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eto perform the duties of this position.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESPECIAL INFORMATION:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECandidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver%27s license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EELIGIBILITY TO WORK:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EIn 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 %22green card%22%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EEffective May 4, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.