Wildfire Management Coordinator

Job Duties

• Manage Training and schedules
• Invent and maintain team credentials
• Provide outreach and support to fire departments statewide
• Attend training to obtain and maintain required credentials
• Develop standard operating procedures
• Attend fire department functions
• Record keeping of activities (self and teams)
• Perform other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as an active member of an organized fire department or work in fire prevention or inspection work. OR Experience working with the bulk storage of aboveground and underground flammable/combustible liquids, underground natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, or wildland firefighting, suppression, and training.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• NFPA Fire Officer I or II (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced wildland fire management processes and protocols
• Interpret and apply governmental directives
• Working knowledge of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and National Fire Protection (NFPA) Standards
• Mediate and negotiate solutions to potentially confrontational situations
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly in both in writing and orally
• Respond after normal working hours and perform during inclement weather conditions
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
• Create and present instructional materials
• Short and long term planning principles
• Effective time management skills
• Work independently without direct supervision
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with public officials, private business representatives, and the general public

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.