DFPC Firefighter VII Branch Chief of Fire Planning

Department Information

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order Ddue to being critical to protecting the health life and safety of Coloradans.

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.

An 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

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

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.

Youll 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) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) .

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 for details.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick 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 membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visit State of Colorado 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. DFPCs vision is to be the Nations premier state fire organization by acting with foresight providing bold leadership enhancing our partnerships and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.

The Division achieves this mission and vision through its four (4) Sections : Center of Excellence Fire and Life Safety Professional Qualifications and Training and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorados fire community in a different capacity - from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property resources environment and quality of life.

One of the Wildland Fire Management Sections (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 and fuels functions. Wildland fire management in Colorado is a cooperative interagency partnership between local county state tribal and federal entities. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of : local jurisdiction >

county sheriff >

and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid position - Location is negotiable depending on successful candidate and available facilities.
• Travel schedule will vary but may be up to 20% of time
• In-state travel and operation of a State vehicle will be required for this position : committees associations organizations coordinating groups fire incidents etc.
• Out-of-State travel may be required for this position : representation and participation for multi-state and national level conferences training association meetings etc.
• This position may be assigned to an on-call rotation on a written schedule. If applicable this will be in accordance with current CDPS and DFPC guidelines pertaining to on-call for FLSA Exempt employees.
• This position will be expected to be available outside of standard work hours to coordinate statewide fire response and provide expertise and technical assistance to interagency Dispatch Center staff and DFPC leadership when incidents occur.

About the Position

Under the general guidance of the Director of DFPC and the WFMS Section Chief this position is responsible for overseeing and leading the DFPC Fire Planning Branch including the Intelligence Unit Prescribed Fire and Fuels Unit and the Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) Unit. This position reports directly to a WFMS Deputy Section Chief. Within the WFMS 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.

Branch Leadership and Supervision

Supervises assigned staff and serves as a second and third-level supervisor for Branch employees and staff.

This position develops directs and administers the implementation of Branch and Unit Level functions and services in order to carry out the agencys mission and objectives.

Implementation and Management of Fire Programs

collection of incident and environmental data and information;

Internal (CDPS / DFPC) and External Communications and Coordination

Special Projects / Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience

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

Ten (10) years of professional wildland fire management work experience or closely related experience. A combination of related education and / or relevant experience equal to ten (10) years may be substituted.

A minimum of one (1) year of the required minimum experience must have been at the level of a work leader staff authority unit supervisor or equivalent authority.

Professional wildland fire management experience or closely related experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position will be considered. These include but are not limited to :

Wildfire Preparedness : developing and implementing strategies plans and activities prior to ignition to meet identified readiness objectives.

Wildfire Response : direct involvement in suppressing wildfires including tactical operations resource deployment and incident command.

Incident Management : experience in managing complex incidents adhering to Incident Command System (ICS) principles and coordinating multi-agency efforts.

Prescribed Fire : planning executing and / or overseeing prescribed fire projects.

Wildfire detection surveillance and mapping

Fire Intelligence - compiles and analyzes a variety of diverse data sources to develop products and information to support firefighters and fire managers before during and after wildfire incidents.

Fire behavior modeling - utilize software and systems to predict fire spread intensity and interaction with the physical environment for planning and suppression activities.

Please note your application will not be considered if documentation to support this qualification is not provided.

Required Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills able to communicate effectively with varying levels of an organization

Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Google platform Microsoft 365 Word Excel Adobe Acrobat and various industry standard inventory control and tracking software. Competency with internet navigation is also required.

Strong organizational skills ability to multitask and work in a faced paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Eleven (11) or more years of documented professional wildland fire experience with increasing program management supervisory responsibility and documented leadership skills and abilities.

Three or more of those years supervising one or more Work Units.

Bachelors Degree or higher in a related field including natural resource management fire science or fire service management / administration

Preferred Special Qualifications - previous or current National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications of ( Please note your application will not be considered if documentation to support this qualification is not provided.) :

Strike Team / Task Force Leader or higher in the Operations Section;

Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3) or higher;

Any Unit Leader or higher in one of the other ICS Sections (Finance Plans and / or Logistics);

Exceptional candidates will have Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) or higher;

Exceptional candidates will have any Type 3 or higher Command and General Staff qualification (FSC3 LSC3 OSC3 PIO3 PSC3 and SOF3);

Exceptional candidates will have one or more of : Fire Effects Monitor (FEMO) Long Term Fire Analyst (LTAN) and / or Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN).

Exceptional candidates will have documented professional experience working in one or more of the following program areas :

Prescribed fire and fuels management;

Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) or equivalent;

Wildfire Intelligence;

Fuels and fire behavior modeling and predictions; and / or

Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Broad and varied experience in wildland fire management (i.e. fire response and operations incident management interagency fire management programs prescribed fire and fuels treatments dispatch and mobilization wildfire intelligence training and qualifications etc.).

Experience managing and implementing state-level fire management programs including working with local fire departments and counties. Exceptional candidates will have experience with Colorado interagency cooperative wildfire management programs.

Documented experience with being a solution-oriented leader with an ability to take initiative; strong background in creating implementing and improving policies and procedures.

Documented experience developing new programs and / or managing complex multi-agency programs.

Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.

Complete Applications Must Include the Following :

A complete CDPS Application for announced vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement).

A complete supplemental questionnaire (must submit online as a part of the application).

A copy of your NWCG qualification (IQS or IQCS master record and / or incident qualification card).

Detailed chronological resume of experience.

Conditions of Employment

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 that NWCG and other requirements have been met.

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.

Current valid drivers license at time of hire and must obtain a Colorado-issued drivers license within 1 month of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.

Travel schedule will vary but may be up to 20% of time

In-state travel and operation of a State vehicle will be required for this position : committees associations organizations coordinating groups fire incidents etc.

Out-of-State travel may be required for this position : representation and participation for multi-state and national level conferences training association meetings etc.

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

Must be willing to travel to wildfire incidents severity assignments and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation at times. Assignments may last for two weeks or longer.

Firefighters need to be familiar with and frequently use flammable liquids and solids in the performance of aviation operations and various prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks. This includes the preparation implementation and storage of drip torch fuel Fire Retardant Water Enhancers Aluma Gel Phosphorus and cleaning chemicals.

Applicants will be required to complete a background investigation that includes polygraph exam fingerprint based criminal history search reference checks driving history and drug screen or medical physical exam (if applicable)

A Medical physical exam applies to candidates who have a NWCG qualification that requires a work capacity test (WCT) and who plan to perform in those roles and maintain currency in the these cases a complete firefighter medical exam will be required in the pre-employment testing.

Position must maintain the NWCG required fitness levels for the employees NWCG wildland fire qualifications throughout the employment period. Required fitness levels will vary based on qualifications. Actual qualifications and currency including fitness levels will vary based on supervisor input employees professional development plan and current agency needs.

This position may be assigned to an on-call rotation on a written schedule. If applicable this will be in accordance with current CDPS and DFPC guidelines pertaining to on-call for FLSA Exempt employees.

This position will be expected to be available outside of standard work hours to coordinate statewide fire response and provide expertise and technical assistance to DFPC leadership when incidents occur.

Required to be a Colorado resident at the time of application submission.

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 Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at : 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 : . Phone : . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

Are you in need of an accommodation

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 Human Resources at .

Equiuty Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically servethem. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status geneticinformation or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. 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 Human Resources department at .

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you setup youremailto accept messages from and 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 will be referred to the comparative analysis process. If this results in less than 6 applicants all applicants will be referred to interview and will not have a numeric analysis.

For those candidates referred to interview tentative timeframe will be the last week of December.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Mold Remediation,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Basic Math,Host / Hostess Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Water Damage Restoration,Emergency Management,Auto Restoration,Fire Restoration,Financial Report Interpretation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 103248 - 123912