Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $90678 to $113292 Annually
"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Workday
Duties Description The Fire FR4 (Major) is a statewide fire program manager within the Division of Forest Protection. This position is critical to the Division and is responsible for the management and implementation of the statewide fire program of the Division. These activities include the Wildland fire response, Prescribed fire program, Out of State fire program, annual RT130 refreshers, Oversee Saratoga Fire Cache staff, NFFPC member representing NYS, overseeing all Federal Fire Grants, coordinate with NWS, DAR, EMU, DHSES, NECC and continue with the Mesonet project. This position must work out of a regional or sub office a minimum of 3 times per week. This position will supervise a Fire Forest Ranger 3 (Captain).
Annual RT130 Refreshers
• Set up annual RT130 refresher schedule in coordination with Cpt. Giraud and Regions
• Develop lesson plan for RT130
• RT130 paperwork review for AA2 prior to entry into IQS
• Process paperwork to NECC for NY sponsored ADs
Prescribed Fire Program
• Organize, deploy and track costs of modules to R1
• Coordinate Rx fires in all regions with Burn bosses
• Provide qualified out of region resources to Rx fires as needed
• Review/ approve Rx burn plans at CO level and send to other Divisions for review
• Work with Training Captain to provide training to develop Rx fire qualifications- RXB2, FIRB, ICT4, ENGB, FFT1
• Assign and work with RxB2s and trainees to develop prescribed fire plans as requested by other Divisions and NY
State Parks
NFFPC
• Represent NY on Operations working team
• Coordinate participation of Rangers on Prevention, Fire Science, Equipment, and Training Working Teams
• Generate Attachment As for travel for Compact functions
• Respond to requests from Compact members for resources to assist with fires
Wildland Fire Program Management
• Enter qualifications, performance evals, task book certifications into IQS- jointly with Training Captain
• Represent NY to NE Forest Fire Supervisors, and other Regional and National level wildfire interests
• Liaison to FDNY as part of their sub-Geographic Operating Plan
• Maintain state master agreement and operating plan with Federal Agencies
• Provide weekly situation update to NECC and participate in weekly calls (April-Nov)
• Respond to executive level requests related to wildfire and prescribed fire
• Respond to media inquiries and interviews related to wildfire and prescribed fire
• Monitor Wildland Fire Report database to ensure reports are complete and submitted
• Generate 209 Sit report to NECC for all fires over 100 acres
• Supervise Saratoga Cache staff for administrative and wildfire related issues
• Work with Saratoga Cache to order wildfire and prescribed fire hand tools, ppe and water handling equipment
• Develop and organize resources for out-of-state deployment
Create crew rosters
Assist with mobilization/demobilization
Track and compile costs and work with Federal unit for reimbursement from requesting agency
Work with ADs and NECC for AD reimbursement
• Fire training
Work with Training Captain to canvass, register and provide wildfire and prescribed fire training
Generate and submit Attachment A’s for travel
• Grant administration
Monitor and track grants
Generate quarterly and interim reports
Generate requests for extensions and modifications
Generate narrative applications for annual grants
• Coordinate with NWS
Annual Operating Plan
Confer on need for Special weather statements and red flag warnings statewide
• Coordinate with DAR for generation of daily Fire Danger Rating Map
• Coordinate with EMU and DHSES for ESF4 functions
• Oversee statewide RAWS network
Process annual contract
Order parts for annual PM and enter when PM or other maintenance has been completed for each station into BLM RAWS database
• Ongoing work on NY Mesonet project in coordination with NY Mesonet staff working under WRR grant and DEC contract
• Respond to large wildfires as needed to assist with coordination and interagency cooperation
• Assist with planning of NY Wildfire & Incident Mgmt. Academy
• Organize wildfire prevention/education training for AFRs
• Coordinate with Albany Pine Bush for their prescribed fire program needs and Federal grant applications
• Coordinate with Central Pine Barrens Commission for their prescribed fire program needs, Community Wildfire
Protection Planning and Federal grant applications
• Attend various weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings:
NECC
NFFPC
NE Fire Supervisors
Eastern Area
NE RSC
USFS
NE-Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Science
• Other duties assigned by the Division Director as needed
Duty Officer
• May serve as Division Statewide Duty Officer as required
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
Provisional Min Quals:
Promotion: either one year or service as a Forest Ranger 3; or two years of service as a Forest Ranger 2.
Additional Comments There is currently no eligible list for this position. Therefore, if no more than three qualified individuals are interested,it will be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive Promotion.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must provide 24-hour response on a rotational basis and work during normal business hours.
Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
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