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State of Colorado DFPC Firefighter - Multi-Mission Aircraft Manager in Arapahoe County, Colorado
DFPC Firefighter - Multi-Mission Aircraft Manager
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DFPC Firefighter - Multi-Mission Aircraft Manager
Salary
$63,348.00 - $82,356.00 Annually
Location
Arapahoe County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-DFPC-WFMS-FFIII-05/2024
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Opening Date
05/09/2024
Closing Date
5/23/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Centennial Airport; 7785 S. Peoria St, Unit H8 Englewood, CO 80112
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Contact Information
Nadezhda Sidorova, Human Resources Specialist, nadezhda.sidorova@state.co.us, 719-343-0822
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open to residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for future vacancies.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020)Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. The Division achieves this mission through its 5 Sections: Administration, Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management.
Colorado's structure for managing wildland fires is a cooperative, interagency system involving local, county, state, tribal, and federal agencies. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of local jurisdiction, to the county sheriff, and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). One of the Wildland Fire Management Section’s (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire functions. Another primary role of WFMS is to coordinate with external partners and represent Colorado at the Regional (multi-State) and National levels.
When wildland fire incidents exceed the capabilities of local or county suppression efforts they can request assistance from the DFPC in the form of aviation support. Fire protection in Colorado requires the ability to coordinate resources from local, state, federal, and tribal governments.
About the Job
Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) are equipped with modern sensing, processing, and communication systems to allow for gathering and disseminating real-time wildfire information. The Multi-Mission Aircraft Manager analyzes and synthesizes the data that is gathered, and integrates that information into the Colorado's Wildfire Information Management System (CO-WIMS) so that it can be available to wildfire managers across the state. The MMA Manager provides decision support to all participants in Colorado's wildfire management system. The MMA Manager may be tasked to perform aerial supervision and assistance to Incident Commanders (IC) regarding fire behavior, weather monitoring, assisting crews with access, operational mapping, and communication links. This position reports to the MMA Unit Chief.
Key Responsibilities:
Wildland Firefighting Preparedness
MMA Managers are tasked with preparedness to help assure that firefighting resources are ready to respond to new incidents. Preparedness is the result of activities that are planned and implemented prior to wildland fire ignitions. The preparedness process includes routine pre-season actions as well as incremental in-season actions conducted in response to increasing fire danger. The MMA Manager:
Obtains daily briefing from duty officer on pending missions.
Manages a full morning briefing for flight crew.
Obtains daily flight and maintenance releases.
Prepares aircraft for daily operations.
Assists intelligence Officer with data review and analysis.
Maintains appropriate level of mission response readiness.
Wildland Fire Detection and Suppression Operations
Manage and provide oversight to MMA operations in support of fire detection, fire suppression, wildland urban interface situations, and other management projects. Provide aerial decision support in the suppression of wildland fires. Help determine incident needs and suppression strategies.
Operates MX-15 sensor to obtain mission data.
Creates point of interest data in aircraft mission systems.
Creates fire perimeter data in aircraft mission systems.
Takes snapshots of points of interest in aircraft mission systems.
Records video clips of critical mission information.
Uploads all required data to CO-WIMS system.
Verifies data in CO-WIMS system.
Communicates with ground party via VHF or 800mhz radio.
Requires extensive knowledge and experience with Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft systems.
Program Management and Other duties as assigned
Manages and provides oversight to Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) operations. Ensures that appropriate records related to the MMA program are completed and maintained. Coordinates with the MMA Unit Chief and MMA Lead Managers as needed.
Assists with other WFMS programs in coordination with supervisor. This may include: fire suppression, equipment management and maintenance, fire prevention programs, fire reimbursement and billing, management of fire caches and supplies, etc.
Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria for consideration.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)
This must be specifically documented on your application. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application.
Successful completion of High School or a GED at the time of hire.
NWCG Firefighter Type One (FFT1) qualification.
Two years of documented wildland firefighting experience including o ne year of demonstrated experience working with manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission systems.
Required Competencies
Ability to fly for extended periods up to 4 hours in turbulent conditions.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
Demonstrated computer based knowledge and skills.
Ability to obtain the following certificationswithin one year of date of hire:
IAT Fixed Wing Flight Manger, Special Use certification
First Aid Course
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Traffic Incident Management Course
Hazardous Materials Awareness Course
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Three (3) + documented wildland firefighting experience.
One year of demonstrated experience working with manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission systems.
NWCG qualifications of: any Single Resource Boss position (CRWB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HEQB or HMGB), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or higher and any Strike Team or Task Force leader or higher Operation Section qualification.
Qualification as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor.
Previous aviation experience, qualifications, and certifications.
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcMap.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.
Maintenance of a physical fitness rating will be commensurate with employee's current wildland fire qualifications and agency needs.
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, medical physical exam and drug screen.
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado State driver's license within 6 months of hire.
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
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If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations tocdps_hr@state.co.us.
NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Briefly describe why you are interested joining the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) as an MMA Manager.
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Please list your NWCG qualifications and experience as they relate to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications detailed in the job announcement for this position.
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Please describe your experience with airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems.
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Are you aware that this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, medical exam and drug screening as a condition of employment?
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Are you aware that this position may require travel to other locations on short notice, for up to 14 days?
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DFPC is charged with managing effective and efficient staffing of resources to meet response needs statewide, it is imperative that we maintain a state of readiness year-round and maximize the number of days our resources are available. The MMAs are a state-owned resource that will be staffed and available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with staggered scheduling to make this coverage possible. This will mean a normal work schedule could include weekend days, holidays, and extended shifts. Are you aware of this requirement?
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Are you aware that this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph and drug screening as a condition of employment?
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Do you acknowledge that if you are applying from outside the state of Colorado, the Department of Public Safety does not reimburse or cover any travel expenses related to completing your pre-employment background check, or any moving expenses related to relocating to Colorado after accepting a job offer.
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