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Forest Fire Officer 7 - Non-Career Statewide
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Forest Fire Officer 7 - Non-Career Statewide
Salary
$21.43 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7501-23-FRD-046
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/20/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
Under the direction of the Forest Fire Officer Supervisor, this employee performs a variety of forestry activities including wildfire suppression, prescribed burning, road repairs, forest regeneration site preparation, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Employees are developing a body of knowledge related to forest protection and management methods, procedures, policies, laws and regulations, and the maintenance and operation of specialized equipment utilized in forest protection, resource damage restoration, infrastructure repair, and reforestation. This is a temporary, non-career position to assist our permanent staff during high fire season situations.The position is not eligible for a remote work location, such as from home.
Position Description
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Forest Fire Officer 7
Work experience fighting fires, performing fire suppression, and/or performing prescribed burns as a member of a state, county, township, municipal, federal or military fire department, natural resources agency, or private wildland firefighter crew with completion of the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council's Fire Fighter I, equivalent military training course, or National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Fire Fighter 2 qualification.
Alternate Education and Experience
Forest Fire Officer 7
Two years of college with 15 semester (23 term) credits in natural resources technology, fire technology, forest technology, or wildlife technology may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach cover letter, resume, and REQUIRED training certifications.In addition, please attach a response to the following:
Please list the three main Canadian fire Danger rating system indices used to determine the daily fire danger and give examples on how each affect the fire behavior. Please also explain how this is related to wildland fires that you have been on and steps you took to mitigate any safety concerns.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, certificates, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
This position must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated vehicle, with an A or B designation, and an N endorsement with air brake certification within six months of employment.
Employee is required to pass the Forest Resources Division’s annual physical exam and physical fitness test to maintain employment. Please view details HERE. (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Michgan%20DNR%20firefighter%20fitness%20test%20procedure%20(3).pdf)
Some positions within this classification may be assigned to job duties that require the incumbent to possess the Commercial Driver's License (CDL), issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated vehicle, with an A or B designation, and an N endorsement with air brake certification.
View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ForestFireOfficer_12188_7.pdf
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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FFIROFRE - Do you possess one of the following? Work experience fighting fires as a member of an organized fire department (state, county, township, municipal, federal, or military) with completion of the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council's Level I A and B Basic Training Course or equivalent military training course; OR at least two years of seasonal experience as a DNR key person; OR at least two years of college with 15 semester (23 term) credits in natural resources technology, fire technology, forest technology, or wildlife technology; OR Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) certification. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
Yes
No
02
Do you possess any of the following? At least 2 years work experience fighting wildland fires as a member of an organized fire department or other wildland firefighting organization(state, county, township, municipal, federal, or military) OR at least two years of seasonal experience as a Michigan Wildland Fire Fighter with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources? If so, please attach a copy of documentation of such work experience.
Yes
No
03
Do you possess National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certification as Engine Boss (ENGB)? If so, please attach a copy of documentation of the qualification.
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a State of Michigan unrestricted Commercial Driver's License with an A or B designation? If so, please provide your driver's license number and class on your personal profile.
Yes
No
05
Do you possess Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council (MFFTC) Emergency Vehicle Driving certification? If yes, please attach a copy of your certificate.
Yes
No
06
Which of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) courses have you completed and passed (check all that apply)?
S-130 Firefighter Training (Including the field day)
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
S-230 Crew Boss
07
How much experience do you possess fighting wildland fires as a member of an organized fire department or other wildland firefighting organization (state, county, township, municipal, federal, military, or private enterprise)?
None
Less than 12 months
12 to 24 months
More than 24 months
08
How much work experience do you have in the operation and light maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment including those that require a Commercial Driver's license?
None
Less than 12 months
12 to 24 months
More than 24 months
09
Please attach: List the three main Canadian Fire Danger Rating System indices used to determine the daily fire danger and give examples of how each affects fire behavior. Also explain how these indices related to fire behavior that you have witnessed on wildland fires and what steps you took to mitigate safety concerns related to observed or anticipated fire behavior. This attachment should be no more than 1 page in length and submitted with application materials on NEOGOV. Have you attached this document?
Yes
No
10
You may be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Would this be acceptable to you?
Yes
No
11
You will be considered for all vacancies, however, please select your top choice(s) of locations.
Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Eastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Western Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan
12
Did you attach cover letter, resume, and required training certifications?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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