Fire Training Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1 (WFPC1)
Salary: $5,241.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the regional expert responsible for all aspects of the Regions wildland fire and prescribed fire-training program. Coordinates the Region wildland fire-training program for DNR employees and with fire protection districts, federal firefighting agencies, tribal firefighting agencies, and others. Maintains fire qualification database (IQS) to track fire certifications and qualifications. Including assessing employees’ training needs, developing training plans, and auditing fire training classes. Tracking fire training costs and helping keep the Region within training budget allotments. Coordinates with other regions and other agencies to schedule and attend needed fire classes. 
• Prepares and regularly updates a prioritized training plan as needed to support budget requests and to promote the effective use of funding provided for training. Conducts fire training need assessments for region employees, including working with individuals and their supervisors to design a documented fire career path that includes the training and experience required to progress appropriately. Prepares annual summary of training and qualification accomplishments for region employees relative to goals. Issues NWCG Position Task Books, and red cards, and maintains training records for Region employees.
• Supervise 1-NRT3 in daily activities including training, fire business, and fire administration duties.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of the Region's Fire Prevention Plan and focuses on preventing human-caused fires through education and enforcement.
• Supports fire protection district wildland fire preparedness through region administration and coordination of grants and other programs for the acquisition of appropriate equipment (including personal protection equipment) and training.

Required Qualifications: 

• Two years of professional work in wildland fire suppression, wildland fire training, or a closely related field including two years of experience with PMS 310-1, Incident Qualification System or Field Manager Course Guide, and working within the Incident Command System.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to be effective and make sound decisions within a fast-paced work environment.
• A team leader who forms and maintains effective relationships with others that are based on trust and respect.
• Ability to work with potentially difficult external customers to minimize conflict and maintain good customer relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks concurrently, handle interruptions appropriately, return to incomplete tasks, and demonstrate cooperation and mutual respect.
• Ability to develop and instruct classes pertaining to wildland fire suppression activities, including knowledge of wildland fire behavior and fire line safety awareness. 
• Proficiency in computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, and ability to develop complex documents in support of the program objectives.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.