Public Relations Specialist 1- Fire Communications Specialist
Public Relations Specialist 1- Fire Communications Specialist
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Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations mission is to help ensure that Montanas 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:
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservations Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative professional and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing protecting and promoting stewardship of Montanas forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.
- We value and respect each other.
- We create collaborative work environments.
- We build and maintain strong relationships.
- We practice accountability.
- We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work.
Work Unit Overview:
The mission of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC or Department) is to ensure that Montanas land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The Forestry Division plans and implements forestry and fire management programs through an extensive network of staff in field offices across the state. Division functions include: fire management forestry assistance business management and policy planning and outreach.
Job Overview:
The Fire Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the Fire Information Plan to ensure effective communication strategies are applied statewide. This role involves supporting the DNRC Area and Unit offices assisting the Community Preparedness and Wildfire Prevention Specialists (CPFPs) and Fire Adapted Community Coordinators (FACCs) with fire information preparation and dissemination. The position requires a mix of strong organizational skills crisis communication multimedia content creation expertise and the ability to travel and work extended hours during wildfire incidents. The position reports to the Forestry Division Communications Coordinator.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Fire Information:
- Fire Information Planning and Implementation: Oversee the DNRC Fire Information Plan providing training and adjustments as needed to ensure effective application across the state. Provide training and guidance to Area and Unit offices to optimize the standardized fire-related communication practices. Regularly evaluate and refine the plan based on feedback and changing needs from stakeholders.
- Wildfire Incident Communication: Serve as the lead Public Information Officer (PIO) for the DNRC. Assist Area and Unit offices during wildfire incidents that stretch beyond their capacity by providing on-site or virtual support. Help liaise with media outlets and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate updates during incidents.
- Website Content Management: Maintain and update the DNRC wildfire information pages including working closely with program managers ensuring content is accurate and easy to navigate. Develop interactive and engaging online material to support fire-related outreach.
- Collaboration and Engagement: Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and stakeholders such as the U.S. Forest Service Bureau of Land Management and elected officials to align communication efforts. Represent DNRC in public appearances presentations and stakeholder meetings to enhance understanding of wildfire management and prevention.
Wildfire Resiliency:
- Community Preparedness and Prevention: Collaborate with Fire Adapted Community Coordinators (FACCs) and Community Preparedness and Wildfire Prevention Specialists (CPFPs) to create and distribute cohesive fire preparedness and prevention material and assist in organizing events and campaigns. Coordinate Wildfire Awareness month activities including events and advertising campaigns across digital print and billboard platforms.
Content Creation and Dissemination: Develop multimedia content (photos videos etc.) for social media to educate the public about DNRCs fire management programs. Manage prevention-focused advertising including ad buys for various media channels and adjust accordingly.
Firefighter Recruitment:
- Advertise during firefighter recruitment and attend recruitment events to assist with firefighter and division recruitment and retention efforts.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Online State of Montana application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
HELPFUL HINT:You must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Health Dental Prescription and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here learn more and see if you may qualify!
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The position requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree in communication journalism public relations political science public administration or a related field and four (4) years progressively responsible experience in public relations outreach or education. Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO-3) qualification or the ability to achieve it by year-end is mandatory.
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism communication and public relations; technical and persuasive writing; public speaking and editing; media and advertising; print and on-line production methods and techniques; social media; and the relationships between citizens and public agencies.
Requires skill in developing approaches to sensitive issues establishing and maintaining effective relationships with others and in the operation of a personal computer and related business applications.
Requires the ability to build and develop effective public information and promotional programs; communicate effectively; remain calm and professional and respond articulately under pressure; and to negotiate with and persuade a variety of individuals. Must have ability to quickly learn Department and Division programs and functions.
Knowledge of Montana state government organization and of wildland fire natural resource management or a related field preferred.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
- Online State of Montana application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
HELPFUL HINT:You must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Health Dental Prescription and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here learn more and see if you may qualify!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
