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State of Michigan Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 (Gaylord Field Office) in Gaylord, Michigan
Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 (Gaylord Field Office)
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Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 (Gaylord Field Office)
Salary
$28.75 - $41.93 Hourly
Location
Gaylord, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-25-FRD-029
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
05/02/2025
Closing Date
5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
As Assistant Unit Manager, responsible for resource protection and cultivation programs in 6 counties found within the Gaylord Management Unit in Northern Lower Michigan. This position has 3 field stations and is also responsible for coordinating fire planning and resource protection activities for the Pigeon River Management Unit. As Fire Supervisor, this position is currently responsible for the direct supervision of 4 Forest Fire Officers and a roster of contract employees. This position coordinates the development and implementation of fire suppression, fire planning, fire detection, fire prevention, fire training, safety, and fire investigation activities for all personnel in the unit. The position provides for the maintenance and oversight of facilities, equipment, and infrastructure within the unit. This position is responsible for writing and overseeing large grants and projects for all programs. The Fire Supervisor is responsible for the coordinating of equipment and monies for the resource damage projects (RDR) identified on the unit.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 PD.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer, including one year equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer E9.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/ForestFireOfficerSupervisor.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
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Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
01
FORFSPV1 – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
Yes
No
02
FORFSPV1 – Do you possess at least four years of experience equivalent to a Forest Fire Officer?
Yes
No
03
What is the highest level of formal education that you possess?
High school diploma or GED
Some college
College degree
04
What National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) wildland fire qualification(s) do you currently possess? Choose all that apply:
Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, HEQB, FIRB, or FELB)
Strike Team/Task Force Leader (STCR, STEN, STEQ, or TFLD)
Division Supervisor (DIVS)
Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)
Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)
Operations Section Chief Type 3 (OSC3)
Prescribed Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
None
05
How many years of experience do you currently have as a Forest Fire Officer or equivalent qualifications?
Less than 4 years as a Forest Fire Officer
4 years or more as Forest Fire Officer
Currently or previously employed as Forest Fire Officer Supervisor
More than 4 years of equivalent training and experience from another agency
06
How much experience do you have working on prescribed burns?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
07
How much work experience do you have in the operation and light maintenance of heavy trucks and equipment?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
08
Do you have knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System?
No knowledge
Some knowledge
Considerable knowledge
Thorough knowledge
09
How much work experience do you have in the supervision of employees?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
10
How much experience do you have working as a fire fighter, incident commander, or in a leadership role with firefighting organizations other than the Michigan Department of Natural Resources?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 4 years
More than 4 years
11
Did you complete the written exercise and attach with your application? Failure to do so may screen you from the process.
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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