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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER IV

Fire Manager

Recruitment #24-000621-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - CURRENT MDNR EMLPOYEES ONLY**

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Green Ridge Fire Center, Allegany County
28700 Headquarters Drive NE. Flintstone, MD 21530

Main Purpose of Job

The Fire Manager is responsible for managing the State Fire Management Program in multiple regions, as well as providing logistical and operational support on a statewide basis. By carrying out the responsibilities the Fire Manager ensures that professional and technical employees are trained, equipped, and perform duties to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Service. In addition, this position is accountable for safe, efficient and environmentally sound wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations. The Fire Manager prepares and maintains the Regional Fire budget, develops equipment specifications, solicits bids, and awards contracts. The position implements and ensures compliance with agency wildland fire policy and regulations and recommends needed changes to policy and standards. The Fire Manager actively works with fire departments, natural resources professionals, non-governmental organizations, interested public, and private landowners to implement and promote the State Fire Management Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Eight years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing technical natural resources or   conservation work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience for the required experience.  Please document the number of hours spent per week in this type of experience on the application.

2. Candidate may substitute one year of vocational education from an accredited high school or 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources discipline for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in coordinating and leading wildland fire and forestry related training courses.
  • Experience in wildfire operations including serving as incident commander.
  • Experience working with partner agencies.
  • Experience working with fire suppression equipment including dozers and engines.
  • Basic knowledge of Federal programs including Volunteer Fire Assistance, State Fire Assistance, and Wildfire Risk Reduction.
  • Possession of a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - CURRENT MDNR EMLPOYEES ONLY**

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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