Assistant Wildland Fire Management Officer
Assistant Wildland Fire Management Officer
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Monthly Salary
$ 26 - 31
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Posted on :
24-05-2025
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 31464
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Wildland Fire Division
Location:Hot Springs SDSalary: $26.31 - $31.31/hr depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assistant Wildland Fire Management Officer implements standard procedures to assist in the operation of a fire district. Provides direction and leadership to fire crews and volunteer fire departments in suppression of wildland fires on state and private lands staffs an office maintains equipment readiness issues burn permits and participates in planning and managing prescribed fire to assist in the operation of a designated fire district and plans fuels mitigation and fuels reduction projects.
Fights wildland fires which are inherently dangerous in all kinds of terrain and all kinds of wind and weather conditions; is exposed to smoke dehydration burns and heat exhaustion; handles tools by hand such as axes picks and chainsaws and performs hard manual labor; operates or works around heavy equipment such as dozers fire engines and aircraft where visibility may be obscured; repairs and maintains heavy equipment using hand and power tools and welders; and routinely lifts and moves heavy objects.
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety please visit .
Licenses and Certifications:
As a minimum meet both NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 and Engine Boss Incident Qualification System requirements and pass the pack test at the ardous level.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
NWCG TFLD and Incident Commander Type 4
The ability to be able to work under conditions with little or no supervision at times and must have adequate communication skills and leadership abilities to manage wildland fire engines and handcrews under stressful situations. Assist Division Chiefs in working towards a team-orientated workplace to accomplish agency objectives and tasked missions
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 31464
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Wildland Fire Division
Location:Hot Springs SDSalary: $26.31 - $31.31/hr depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Assistant Wildland Fire Management Officer implements standard procedures to assist in the operation of a fire district. Provides direction and leadership to fire crews and volunteer fire departments in suppression of wildland fires on state and private lands staffs an office maintains equipment readiness issues burn permits and participates in planning and managing prescribed fire to assist in the operation of a designated fire district and plans fuels mitigation and fuels reduction projects.
Fights wildland fires which are inherently dangerous in all kinds of terrain and all kinds of wind and weather conditions; is exposed to smoke dehydration burns and heat exhaustion; handles tools by hand such as axes picks and chainsaws and performs hard manual labor; operates or works around heavy equipment such as dozers fire engines and aircraft where visibility may be obscured; repairs and maintains heavy equipment using hand and power tools and welders; and routinely lifts and moves heavy objects.
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety please visit .
Licenses and Certifications:
As a minimum meet both NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 and Engine Boss Incident Qualification System requirements and pass the pack test at the ardous level.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
NWCG TFLD and Incident Commander Type 4
The ability to be able to work under conditions with little or no supervision at times and must have adequate communication skills and leadership abilities to manage wildland fire engines and handcrews under stressful situations. Assist Division Chiefs in working towards a team-orientated workplace to accomplish agency objectives and tasked missions
Knowledge of:
- the methods procedures equipment and tools of wildland fire suppression;
- firefighting safety practices and techniques;
- fire behavior and fire potential in various fuels weather conditions and terrain;
- vehicle and equipment maintenance appropriate tools and welding;
- building maintenance and groundskeeping;
- Firewise USA principles and international wildland-urban interface code.
Skill to:
- Operate Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Programs (Word Excel etc.).
Ability to:
- provide leadership necessary for training and daily supervision of a diverse group of seasonal firefighters;
- manage a fire including organizing resources choosing strategies and tactics overseeing suppression completing a fire file and investigating source and cause of the fire;
- interpret and implement fire mobilization plans and quickly locate sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish fire suppression;
- maintain and operate a fleet of specialized firefighting equipment;
- read maps and understand topographical features and their effect on fire suppression efforts;
- interpret and explain department policies and procedures;
- effectively present instructional material in firefighting and fire use to adult learners;
- maintain physical fitness standards;
- maintain firefighter qualification standards at the designated level;
- communicate effectively.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Hourly
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