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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Fire Program Manager in Ames, Iowa
Fire Program Manager
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Fire Program Manager
Salary
$57,636.80 - $87,734.40 Annually
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03512
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Opening Date
04/16/2024
Closing Date
5/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Jeff Goerndt, 515-971-1724; jeff.goerndt@dnr.iowa.gov
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Job Description
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Fire Program Manager that will administer and implement the cooperative programs for State and Volunteer Fire Capacity across Iowa. This position will provide wildland and prescribed fire management assistance to department staff, other state agencies, local government officials, volunteer fire departments, non-profit organizations and other groups interested in managing and protecting natural resources across the State of Iowa. This will include the following services:
Coordinates and directs the State Fire Capacity Program so that maximum fire protection and management is provided to natural resources.
Develop and coordinate wildland and prescribed fire training and planning assistance for the Conservation and Recreation Division and partnering organizations
Serve as the department’s fire expert, maintaining adequate and current training, and promotes and coordinates grassland and woodland prescribed fire for public lands across the state
Develop, review, and update the department’s Prescribed Fire Policy
Coordinate, implement, and manage training records for the departments prescribed/wildland fire qualification system (I-FIRE)
Coordinate the scheduling and use of the Smokey Bear Fire Prevention Program
Develop and distribute adequate fire prevention materials
Develop and maintain adequate records and reports for state and federal grant and accomplishment reporting
Attend the NMSFA (Northeast Midwest State Forest Alliance) Fire Supervisor’s Annual Meeting, the NASF (National Association of State Foresters) Fire Committee’s All Hands Meeting, and Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact Meetings.
Coordinates and directs the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program so that fire services for the state are supported and protection is provided to natural resources.
Administers and monitors grant programs to volunteer fire districts to cost share fire tools, personal protective equipment, and supplies
Coordinates with the USDA Forest Service and Big Rivers Forest Fire Management Compact to secure grant funds and deliver services
Coordinates and directs federal excess equipment programs to provide rural fire districts with needed fire-fighting equipment
Maintains required audits, inspections and inventories for state and federal fire program property.
Coordinates and directs FEDMALL purchasing of wildland fire/prescribed fire personal protective equipment and tools for all DNR staff. Coordinates and directs annual maintenance of state Remote Area Weather Stations (RAWS).
Coordinates and directs state and national mobilization of wildland firefighters.
Essential Functions
Develop and coordinate wildland and prescribed fire training and planning assistance for the Conservation and Recreation Division and partnering organizations.
Serve as the department’s fire expert, maintaining adequate and current training, and promotes and coordinates grassland and woodland prescribed fire for public lands across the state.
Develop, review, and update the department’s Prescribed Fire Policy.
Coordinate, implement, and manage training records for the department’s prescribed/wildland fire qualification system (I-FIRE).
Develop and distribute adequate fire prevention materials .6. Develop and maintain adequate records and reports for state and federal grant and accomplishment reporting.
Administers and monitors grant programs to volunteer fire districts to cost share fire tools, personal protective equipment, and supplies.
Maintains required audits, inspections and inventories for state and federal fire program property.
Coordinates and directs federal excess equipment programs to provide rural fire districts with needed fire-fighting equipment.
Coordinates and directs FEDMALL purchasing of wildland fire/prescribed fire personal protective equipment and tools for all DNR staff.
Coordinates and directs state and national mobilization of wildland firefighters.
Critical Job Competencies
Competencies: Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Communication Skills, Self Management; Computer Skills, Technical Skills (forestry or natural resources).
What You Get From Us:
• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
• Nine paid holidays/year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
• Professional training opportunities.
• Family friendly and professional work environment.
• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website for more benefit information.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission:
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Selectives
450 Natural Resources
6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of more than one of the following: Ecology, Environmental planning, Soil conservation, Biological sciences, Waste water treatment, Forestry, Engineering related to natural resource areas (dams, sanitary engineers, etc.) Outdoor recreation planning, Physical sciences, River basin planning, Geography, Wildlife management
OR
907Forestry12 semester hours, 6 months continuous full-time experience, or a combination of both, in any of the following: • Dendrology • Silviculture • Forest management, tree planting and habitat management • Timber stand improvement • Forest planning • Planning and mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for forest improvement projects • Forest inventory including tree identification • Reforestation and/or forest health data collection and monitoring
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Seven years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); and
b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Graduation from an accredited school of law.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ProgramPlanner3-04023-94023.pdf) .
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Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience performing the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility)?
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Seven years' or more in the specified areas
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
I do not have any experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa
Less than 24 months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa
24 to less than 27 months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa
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Have you graduated from an accredited school of law?
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
I do not have any experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa
Less than six months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa
Six months to less than nine months of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa
Nine months or more of experience in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa
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Do you have ALL of the following:: A) One year of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility); AND B) A total of four years of post high school/college education and full-time experience (experience as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; AND C) A total of two years of GRADUATE-level education and full-time experience (experience as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience? *The experience used to count for A, B and C must be separate and unique experience. The same experience CANNOT be counted for A, B and C.
Yes
No
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in one or in a combination of more than one of the following:
Ecology
Environmental planning
Soil conservation
Biological sciences
Waste water treatment
Forestry
Engineering related to natural resource areas (dams, sanitary engineers, etc.)
Outdoor recreation planning
Physical sciences
River basin planning
Geography
Wildlife management?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above - please list exactly HOW you meet it: list exact classes and credit hours, employer, dates and hours per week and exact duties. Please do not paste or state - See application or resume. If you answered no to the question above please type in "No" in the box below.
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 12 semester hours, 6 months continuous full-time experience, or a combination of both, in any of the following:
Dendrology
Silviculture
Forest management, tree planting and habitat management
Timber stand improvement
Forest planning
Planning and mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for forest improvement projects
Forest inventory including tree identification
Reforestation and/or forest health data collection and monitoring?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above - please list exactly HOW you meet it: list exact classes and credit hours, employer, dates and hours per week and exact duties. Please do not paste or state - See application or resume. If you answered no to the question above please type in "No" in the box below.
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After reviewing the list of essential functions for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources position you are applying for, please answer the following question: Based on the list of essential functions listed within the job announcement, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?
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State of Iowa
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542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Address
6200 Park Ave
STE 200
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Website
http://www.iowadnr.gov/
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