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Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 (Shingleton Field Office)

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Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 11 (Shingleton Field Office)

Salary

$28.75 - $41.93 Hourly

Location

Shingleton, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-25-FRD-028

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

5/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

Responsible for supervision, direction, and coordination of fire management activities including prevention, detection, suppression, and investigation of wildfires and the prescribed fire program in Eastern Alger, Eastern Delta and Schoolcraft Counties. Fire protection area includes state, private, and other public lands. Respond as incident commander on larger fire situations. Responsible for the direct supervision of three Forest Fire Officers located at the Seney Field Office, one Forest Fire Officer at the Manistique Fire Shop and one Forest Fire Officer at the Shingleton Management Unit Office. Responsible for fire equipment readiness and maintenance. Responsible for assisting the Unit Manager in coordinating the work to be done in the Cultivation Program for the unit. This position may assist Parks and Recreation Division (PRD) with recreation projects as needed, as well as Off Road Vehicle (ORV) restoration grant work. Responsible for the road and bridge/ facilities maintenance program for the unit. Assist with land management and timber programs on the unit. This position may also assist with implementing special projects such as the Good Neighbor Authority partnership with the Hiawatha National Forest.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Forest Fire Officer Supervisor 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

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts/proof of current enrollment, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. 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.

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:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

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.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

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 and completion of division in-service training?

• 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 and please attach your certificates to your application.

• 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 or more years as Forest Fire Officer

• Currently or previously employed as Forest Fire Officer Supervisor

• 4 or more 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

• 1-4 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

• 1-4 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

• 1-4 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

• 1-4 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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