DFPC Firefighter - Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Unit Chief

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DFPC Firefighter - Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Unit Chief

Salary

$93,588.00 - $121,668.00 Annually

Location

Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RAA-DFPC-WFMS-08060-05/2024

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Division of Fire Prevention and Control

Opening Date

05/15/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Centennial Airport; 7785 S. Peoria St, Unit H8 Englewood, CO 80112

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

Nadezhda Sidorova, Human Resources Specialist, nadezhda.sidorova@state.co.us, 719-343-0822

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Department Information

This position is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020)Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

  To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. The Division achieves this mission through its 5 Sections: Administration, Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management.

Colorado's structure for managing wildland fires is a cooperative, interagency system involving local, county, state, tribal, and federal agencies. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of local jurisdiction, to the county sheriff, and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). One of the Wildland Fire Management Section’s (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire functions. Another primary role of WFMS is to coordinate with external partners and represent Colorado at the Regional (multi-State) and National levels.

Within the WFMS Section, the Fire Planning Branch is responsible for: maintaining situational awareness of potential and actual incidents within the State and nation; supporting fire operations by assessing and providing intelligence information on location, fuels, fire behavior, fire modeling, values at risk, etc.; facilitating communication and information

sharing between federal, state, and local agencies within Colorado, the 5-state Rocky Mountain Area (RMA), and across the country; assessing and compiling data, and developing products, reports and recommendations for various programs (e.g. fire occurrence and impacts, resource utilization, fuels treatments, etc.); and supporting DFPC and CDPS leadership decision making with recommendations and intelligence products. The DFPC Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) program is an aviation-based Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) program that performs wildfire fire detection along with mapping, monitoring, reconnaissance, and surveillance of wildfires and other all-hazard incidents.

About the Job

This position is a member of the WFMS Plans Branch, and reports directly to the Plans Branch Chief. Under the general guidance of the Director of the DFPC and the WFMS Section Chief, Unit Chiefs implement wildland fire protection programs and provide related program assistance to state, county and local fire agencies. The Multi-Mission Aircraft Unit

is a critical link in providing early wildland fire detection and mission-critical intelligence regarding emerging wildland fire threats to internal DFPC users as well as firefighters and fire managers from local, state, and federal agencies. This position provides oversight for the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of information from the MMA as well as various other sources.

Key Responsibilities:

MMA Unit Leadership, Management, and Supervision

This position administers unit level program(s) in order to carry out the agency’s mission and

objectives.

• Provides direct supervision and oversight of the Work Unit:

• Supervises assigned staff and serves as a second-level supervisor for WFMS MMA program employees.

• Provides direction, oversight, support, and training to Work Unit staff to enable them to deliver fire detection, mapping, and surveillance services and support to local, County, State, and federal agencies across Colorado.

• Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, develops work plans, develops professional development plans, and oversees implementation of goals and activities for the Work Unit to support all WFMS programs and emergency response.

• Leadership and Management of Work Unit:

• This position develops, directs, and administers the implementation of Unit Level functions and services in order to carry out the agency’s mission and objectives.

• In conjunction with the Branch Chief and consultation with other DFPC Work Units and field staff, makes programmatic and process decisions related to the collection and dissemination of incident data, information and geospatial products.

• Position prioritizes projects, assigns tasks and establishes deadlines, provides project context and background, and provides training and support to affected staff.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for integration of Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) programs and processes with other DFPC Work Units and programs.

• This position partners with the Fire Planning Branch Chief for assessment and monitoring of Unit level programs and functions, and provides recommendations and input for Section level needs, priorities, and strategic planning.

• Regularly represents and makes decisions on behalf of the Fire Planning Branch Chief.

• Provides direction and oversight to all Work Unit personnel on administrative processes and procedures.

• Provides guidance, mentoring, support, tracking for identification and implementation of employee: job related training needs, maintenance of skills and certifications, professional development planning, and career track identification.

Multi-Mission Aircraft Operations

• Provides daily leadership, direction, and implementation of Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) program operations on a statewide basis.

• Serves as Colorado Subject Matter Expert on fire detection, mapping, monitoring, and surveillance, and as State of Colorado liaison to national level program system managers.

• Oversees implementation of WFMS MMA program on a statewide basis. Program areas include, but are not limited to: serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for applicable contracts tied to MMA operations, administering and managing the SOW on all MMA related aircraft and technology contracts, development and updates of standard operating procedures and guidelines; development and updates of checklists; development of and implementation of business rules; integration of equipment and multiple computer and software systems ; and integration of federal and state programs and policies.

Internal and External Communications Coordinator

• This position is responsible for articulating the agency key policies, positions and strategies, interpreting and applying policy and procedures to subordinates and the public. This position also promotes the philosophies and programs implemented by the agency, serving as the Division’s principal liaison with all other fire, intelligence, and other related agencies involved in assigned programs.

• Writes necessary reports that are thorough, precise, appropriate and timely.

• Represents the Fire Planning Branch Chief and functions as a Liaison between DFPC Work Units, external fire agencies, and the Interagency Dispatch system. Coordinates with internal (WFMS) and external (CDPS) Work Units and personnel, resulting in necessary actions and/or processes to meet WFMS and stakeholder business needs.

• Coordinates and facilitates with both intra-division and inter-agency Work Units and staff to develop and implement high level systems and processes for statewide, aviation-based Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) programs. Ensures that systems and processes meet WFMS business and operational needs. Trouble shoots issues and problem areas, and develops recommendations and solutions to correct these as needed.

• In conjunction with the Fire Planning Branch Chief, conducts analyses, makes programmatic recommendations, develops internal processes and guidance, and ensures DFPC IAA practices fall within established budgets, policies, and rules.

• The Unit Chief is responsible for determining business needs of DFPC fire management staff and resources as well as external fire agencies, and ensuring systems and processes are linked so that those entities have access to incident data, information, and geospatial products.

Special Projects/Other Duties as Assigned

• In the absence of the WFMS Fire Planning Branch Chief position, performs all duties assigned to that position.

• Position will assist with other WFMS programs, and may be assigned other duties to support the mission of DFPC and CDPS.

• DFPC personnel may be relieved of regular duties and assigned to wildfire and/or all-hazard incidents in a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Incident Command System (ICS), or support position to perform incident management, firefighting, or emergency incident support activities. When assigned to an emergency incident, the position will be: working outside of regular job duties; working under the operational control of the incident; and compensated per the current DFPC emergency and incident guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

This must be specifically documented on your application. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options:

Option 1

• Eight (8) years of experience in wildland fire management,

• At minimum, two (2) of those years with primary duties in an aviation-based Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) or similar incident situation and intelligence program.

  OR

  Option 2

• A Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the work assignment.

• Four (4) years of experience in wildland fire management.

• At minimum, two (2) of those years with primary duties in an aviation-based Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) or similar incident situation and intelligence program.

  Successful candidate will be required to attain:

• Interagency Aviation Training, Fixed Wing Flight Manager - Special Use within one year of hire.

• MMA Manager Training Curriculum and Position Task Book within 6 months of employment.

Required Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State guidelines, policies, and procedures related to wildland fire management and aviation management.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Five (5) or more years documented firefighting experience that includes wildland fire.

• Five (5) or more years documented experience in an aviation-based Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) or similar incident situation and intelligence program.

• Varied experience in wildland fire management (i.e. ground-based resources, aviation management, incident management, fire management programs, etc.).

• Experience in Interagency wildland fire aviation operations and administration.

• Education and experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Experience in training development and delivery.

• Experience in program level budget management and contract administration.

• Documented experience of increasing program management, supervision of multiple personnel, and working with multiple work units.

• Experience with interagency, cooperative fire programs is preferred, including documented experience and relationships working with local fire departments and counties, with additional preference for Colorado fire programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado State driver's license within 6 months of hire.

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, medical physical exam and drug screen.

• If candidate wishes to maintain a NWCG qualification current that does require arduous fitness, a complete firefighter medical exam will be required in the pre-employment testing.

• Upon initial employment, individuals will be required to provide a complete training file to DFPC that contains all necessary qualification documentation (course certificates, position task books, personnel evaluations, and incident experience history) to demonstrate the NWCG and other requirements have been met, if applicable.

• Position may be required to attain additional training and/or certifications within a specified period of time, per current DFPC qualifications and professional development Standard Operating Guidelines and Policies.

• This position is a public safety officer as defined bv 42 U.S.C. § 3796b Sec. 1204 (9)

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations tocdps_hr@state.co.us.

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Briefly describe why you are interested in this MMA Unit Chief position with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC).

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Provide additional details of your education or experience that might demonstrate your ability to excel in this position. Include anything you would like us to know related to the "preferred qualifications" listed in the announcement.

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Describe your experience with Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems.

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Are you aware that this position requires candidates to complete Interagency Aviation Training, Fixed Wing Flight Manager - Special Use within one year of hire; and MMA Manager Training Curriculum and Position Task Book within 6 months of employment if you are not currently certified to that level?

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  Are you aware that this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph and drug screening as a condition of employment?

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