Program Officer 1 - Logistics/Finance Specialist

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Job Description - Program Officer 1 - Logistics/Finance Specialist (25140234) Position Title: Program Officer 1 - Logistics/Finance Specialist - (25140234) The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The 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. Core Values: We value and respect each other. We create collaborative work environments. We build and maintain strong relationships. We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work. We offer competitive pay with opportunities for growth and additional compensation. NEW: We have added assignment pay of 10% in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work. Job Overview: This position is the Logistics/Finance/Prevention Specialist for the Clearwater Unit. The Specialist is tasked with the coordination of logistical, finance, and prevention support within the protection boundaries of the Clearwater Unit. This position requires routine communication and support to interagency partners, local officials, and the public. This position reports directly to the Clearwater Unit Fire Management Officer (position #60937). Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): Fire Logistics and Administrative Coordination and Support: Determine needs, plan, and initiate an appropriate support organization for incidents within the Clearwater Unit. Perform a series of administrative tasks. Fire Finance: Perform a variety of fire finance functions to ensure the effectiveness of the Clearwater Unit Fire Program. Prevention: Implement the Unit Fire Prevention Plan. Work to identify specific fire problems and prepare plans to address those specific human-caused fire problems associated with different localities. Identify and respond to any needs or requests for fire prevention information, techniques, issues, and concerns to others. Maintain the Unit’s prevention sign infrastructure and make recommendations as to installation needs or repairs. Required Application Materials: State Application Resume Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): High school diploma or equivalent and experience/training in business, communications, office management, natural resources, and working with program rules, processes, and procedures in fire suppression, logistics, finance, and prevention practices. Proficiency in a variety of software applications, fire management, suppression practices, and specialized coursework in wildland firefighting. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The position requires knowledge of fire management and suppression practices and techniques as related to fire protection systems; jurisdiction and land ownership; the availability, capability, and limitation of resources within the unit; DNRC’s legal requirements and standard operating procedures; map-reading; geographic area and site-specific hazards related to fire suppression. Requires skill in using job-related software; written and verbal communication; and in maintaining effectiveness and control under periods of extreme stress. Equipment used includes radio systems, computers (Microsoft Word, Excel), tablets or iPads, USGS topographic maps, Resource Order Status System, Weather Information Management System, and the National Fire Danger Rating System. This position demands a high degree of skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to learn and apply program rules and processes; to read and interpret topographic and aerial maps; and to gather, research, assemble, and present information for use by others. Requires the ability to establish and maintain good rapport with program clientele and the general public. Special Requirements: Essential functions occur in both office and field settings. Field work involves exposure to varying weather conditions, terrain, and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and walking up and down hills. Wildland fire-suppression support involves exposure to smoke, dust, and related fire hazards and low-level flight in light helicopters over mountainous terrain. Overnight travel and staying onsite is required. Completion of the arduous pack test is encouraged. This position will require repetitive lifting of objects more than 45 pounds in weight to facilitate unit logistics support. Items lifted may include cubies (5-gallon drinking water cubes), 5-gallon jerry cans, water pumps and other equipment, and Cambro food pan carriers. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In 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 "green card". Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $24.76 - $24.76 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Seasonal Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time Primary Location: Greenough Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union: 000 - None Posting Date: Jan 31, 2025, 10:19:40 PM Closing Date: Mar 3, 2025, 6:59:00 AM Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name: Stacey Gabrio | Contact Email: | Contact Phone: 4064443309 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr