JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter at Region 6, Montana Fire Management Zone located in Lewistown, MT. Upon selection Roy, MT may also be available. MAJOR DUTIES: Supervision and Program Management Supervises regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership and supervision for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment. The Supervisor performs administrative program management functions such as planning; budget formulation and execution; stewardship of physical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property; development and implementation of training and development programs; and implementation of cooperative agreements. Fire Suppression, Monitoring, and Post-Fire Activities Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work to: 1) supervise, mentor, and instruct employees on crewmember duties; 2) plan action and direct utilization of fireline resources on less complex fires; and 3) for more complex fires, direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within fireline. Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fireline activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft. Ensures compliance with interagency standards and safe operation. Establishes and communicates performance expectations and gives clear leaders-intent to meet objectives. Accounts for location, health, safety, and welfare of crew or module. Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests. Directs helicopter crewmember duties. Directs aviation mission planning including briefings of pilots, contract personnel and crews on mission requirements. Fire Preparedness Provides leadership and direction to subordinates to achieve fire response readiness. Models leadership values and principles; provides positive influence and teamwork. Coordinates with dispatch office regarding availability, expected weather conditions, resource status, and other considerations. Ensures crew members and equipment for the specific fire assignments or daily work assignments are in a state of readiness for the assignment or initial attack. Develops and implements a physical training program to enhance the ability of crewmembers to perform the required arduous firefighting duties. Ensures preparedness of wildland fire suppression equipment and staff. Serves on preparedness review teams. Manages inventory and accountable property; positions equipment and personnel for the most efficient response; evaluates equipment and staffing needs; and develops and prioritizes equipment and personnel funding requests. Plans and executes a variety of resource management objectives while maintaining availability for incident mobilization. Some objectives may include fuels management planning and implementation; monitoring production, quality, and safety procedures; building team cohesion by monitoring personnel performance and providing feedback. Performs and supervises employees in helicopter operation and support activities. Ensures preparedness of aviation equipment, wildland fire suppression equipment and personnel. Directs helicopter operations in coordination with pilot in accordance with helicopter contract. Fuels Management and Prevention Supervises and directs moderately complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data, planning, preparing, and implementation. Fuels management projects include prescribed fire, and mechanical and biological treatments; inventorying fuel beds; and piling vegetation debris. May be required to use/operate specialized firing equipment. Supervises and/or participates in fire prevention promotional activities. Conducts fire reconnaissance of proposed prescribed fire units and drafts prescribed fire plans. May serve as an alternate in other fire program areas such as logistical dispatch, cache warehouse, incident business, and administrative support. May serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and may be responsible for the preparation of contract specifications and performance measures. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.