DFPC Firefighter III - Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) are equipped with modern sensing processing and communication systems to allow for gathering and disseminating realtime incident information. The MultiMission Aircraft Manager analyzes and synthesizes the data that is gathered and integrates that information into Colorados Wildfire Information Management System (COWIMS) so that it can be available to wildfire managers across the state. The MMA Manager provides decision support to all participants in Colorados interagency wildfire management system. The MMA Manager may assist with performing aerial supervision and assistance to Incident Commanders (IC) regarding fire behavior weather monitoring assisting crews with access operational mapping and communication links. This position requires unusual specialized experience and knowledge. This position reports to the MMA Captain.

• MMA Managers are tasked with preparedness to assure that resources are mission ready to respond to new incidents. The preparedness process includes routine preseason actions as well as incremental inseason and daily actions conducted in response to increasing fire danger and to ensure mission readiness. Examples of this include but are not limited to:
  • Obtains daily shift briefings with the pilot mechanic MMA Captain and duty officer on pending missions weather forecast statewide upcoming maintenance on aircraft national and local fire situation fire weather and planned missions of the day;
  • Participates in premission planning and briefings understands information sources for mission planning;
  • Prepares aircraft for daily operations; assures familiarity with aircraft;
  • Assists flight crew with any needs or requests;
  • Assists intelligence officer with data review and analysis;
  • Maintains situational awareness to ensure safe flight operations;
  • Maintains appropriate level of mission response readiness;
  • Uses and understands multiple communication systems in and on aircraft including multichannel radios; AM radios etc; uses appropriate radio etiquette what each radio is used for and more;
  • Uses knowledge of fire behavior fire danger and fire weather to determine mission safety and preparedness;
  • Uses aircraft missions systems and situational awareness software; ensures thorough understanding of updates new systems and processes including naming conventions of files and end user upload of files.
• Ongoing training on situational awareness software programs MMA communication & navigation systems intelligence needs and more.
• Ongoing training to ensure thorough understanding of aircraft maintenance assistance including how to operate aircraft tugs and move the aircraft in & out of the hanger; demonstrates safe operating practices around the aircraft.
• Requires the ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions such as long hours heavy workloads emergency situations adverse working and environmental conditions and while aboard a fixed wing aircraft for extended periods.
• Requires working knowledge of fire behavior fire dangers fire weather land management policies resource values DFPC directives and current aviation safety practices and procedures.
• Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.
• Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.

• Provides aerial decision support in the suppression of wildland fires. Coordinates with established mission contacts; helps determine incident needs and suppression strategies utilizing data received from flights.
• Collaborates with ground personnel to develop understanding of mission requirements.
• Sizeups the mission creates a plan of action assigns tasks and responsibilities for positions in the aircraft for each mission.
• Coordinates with pilot in command (PIC) and provides mission information and flight direction.
• Uploads the mission into the IAA platform evaluates the plan of action and makes adjustments to the plan when necessary.
• Operates aircraft mission software in flight. This includes but is not limited to;
  • Loads fire/detection locations into aircraft mission systems;
  • Operates EO/IR sensor to obtain mission data;
  • Creates point of interest data in aircraft mission systems;
  • Creates fire perimeter data in aircraft mission systems;
  • Creates route data in aircraft mission systems;
  • Creates range and bearing data in aircraft mission systems;
  • Completes mission sizeup and provides information to appropriate party or dispatch center;
  • Takes snapshots of points of interest in aircraft mission systems;
  • Records video clips of critical mission information;
  • Uploads all required data to COWIMS system;
  • Verifies data in COWIMS system;
  • Communicates and sends maps with ground party via VHF or 800 MHz radio;
  • Provides sizeup and critical mission data and information to Incident Commander or appropriate point of contact including maps conditions new starts and more.
• Communicates current and expected fire and weather conditions.
• Communicates and coordinates with appropriate dispatch center for ordering assignment and release of MMA in accordance with needs of fire management and incident command personnel.
• Troubleshoots all mission systems in the event of system failure emails or chats with vendor for assistance with troubleshooting
• Debriefs all missions with flight crew; provides any squawks to maintenance for repair coordinates with the MMA Captain as needed.
• Requires the ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions such as long hours heavy workloads emergency situations adverse working and environmental conditions and while aboard a fixed wing aircraft for extended periods.
• Requires working knowledge of fire behavior fire danger fire weather land management policies resource values DFPC directives and current aviation safety practices and procedures.
• Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.
• Work duties include participation in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.

• Manages daytoday MultiMission Aircraft (MMA) operations. Ensures that appropriate records related to the MMA program are completed and maintained. Coordinates with the MMA Captain as needed and other duties as assigned. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Ensures Daily MMA reports are thorough and completed;
  • Completes required mission billing documentation;
  • Downloads mission data from aircraft mission systems to mission data storage system;
  • Provides quality assurance on MMA products created during their shifts;
  • Reviews longterm schedules in conjunction with planned events and staffing needs;
  • Conducts training processes and guidance for the MMA managers to achieve work assignments safely correctly and in a timely manner while managing risk.
  • Conducts ongoing training and professional development State of Colorado; CDPS DFPC & WFMS standard operating policies procedures & guidelines. This includes timekeeping systems time & leave policies incident documentation requirements travel & purchasing policies and more.
• MMA may be requested to assist with allhazard missions including search and rescue and crew transport.
• Coordinates and manages program education and outreach including recruitment events public events and tours.
• Assists with other WFMS programs. This may include: fire suppression prescribed fire and fuels treatments equipment management and maintenance fire prevention programs fire reimbursement and billing management of fire caches and supplies etc.
• Assists other DFPC programs with reports data entry filing training and testing inspections research etc. as needed to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated effective computer based knowledge and skills.

• Ability to fly in a fixed wing aircraft for extended periods (up to 4 hours) in turbulent conditions.

Exceptional candidates may possess the following preferred qualifications and experience

• Four (4) years of documented wildland fire fire service fuels management or related experience

• Additional documented experience in an aviationbased Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) or similar incident situation and intelligence program

• Previous experience with state level fire programs with a preference for experience with the state of CO fire programs.

• Exceptional candidates will also have one or more of the following NWCG qualifications

  • Single Resource Boss position (CRWB ENGB FELB FIRB HEQB or HMGB)

  • Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) or higher;

  • Strike Team or Task Force leader or higher Operation Section qualification.

  • Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS).

• Previous aviation experience qualifications and certifications.

• Previous experience with search & rescue missions.

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcMap.

• Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.

• A complete CDPS Application for announced vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement).

• A complete supplemental questionnaire (must submit online as a part of the application).

• A copy of your NWCG qualifications (IQS or IQCS master record and/or incident qualification card).

• Detailed chronological resume of experience.

• Upon initial employment individuals will be required to provide a complete training file to DFPC that contains all necessary qualification documentation (course certificates position task books personnel evaluations and incident experience history) to demonstrate that NWCG and other requirements have been met.

• Position may be required to attain additional training and/or certifications within a specified period of time per current DFPC qualifications and professional development Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies.

• Current valid drivers license at time of hire and must obtain a Coloradoissued drivers license within 30days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.

• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire

• This position is a public safety officer as defined by 42 U.S.C. 3796b Sec. 1204 (9).

• Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents severity assignments and preposition assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation at times. Assignments may last for two weeks or longer.

• Wildland Firefighters need to be familiar with and frequently use flammable liquids and solids in the performance of aviation operations and various prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks. This includes the preparation implementation and storage of drip torch fuel Fire Retardant Water Enhancers Aluma Gel Phosphorus and cleaning chemicals.

• Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted successfully pass a polygraph driver history check drug screen and a medical physical exam as a condition of hire.

• Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents severity assignments and preposition assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation at times. Assignments may last for two weeks or longer.
• Ability to fly in a fixed wing aircraft for extended periods (up to 4 hours) in turbulent conditions.
• Ability to obtain IAT Fixed Wing Flight Manger Special Use certification (Within one year of date of hire unless otherwise approved by the MMA Unit Chief)
• Ability to obtain MMA Manager Position Task Book & Training Curriculum within six (6) months of employment.
• The aircraft this position works on is staffed and available 7 days a week 365 days a year with staggered scheduling to make this coverage possible. The normal work schedule of this position may include the requirement to work on weekend days holidays and extended shifts.
• This position may require callback extended staffing and daysoff staffing based on fire conditions incident activity and availability of firefighter resources.
• Preemployment physical exam and maintenance of a physical fitness rating will be commensurate with employees current wildland fire qualifications and agency needs if arduous fitness is required for a current qualification a medical physical exam will be required.