Fire Crew Captain

About This Role

This position serves as a first-line supervisor for a 20-person inmate Type 2 hand crew within the Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The role involves providing leadership and direction for staff and inmates in wildland fire suppression, wildland urban interface/intermix situations, and fuels mitigation projects. The incumbent will also act as a National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualified Crew Boss (CRWB) on fire suppression assignments.

Responsibilities

• Direct a module of a 10 or 20 person Hand Crew
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations for ADCRR staff members and inmate crew members
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the crew and others in charge
• Ensure the crew fulfills assignments provided by incident command organization when assigned to wildland fires
• Manage the scheduling of the crew for project work and provide informal feedback, evaluating crew performance
• Ensure fire emergency readiness of the crew by providing nationally recognized fire training and maintaining equipment
• Maintain crew records and financial documents, prepare crew use invoices, and manage equipment inventories
• Drive on State business

Requirements

• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and procedures
• Knowledge of fuel types and fire behavior, fire management objectives, and firefighting strategies
• Knowledge of other agency management objectives and policies, and the full range of suppression tactics
• Practical knowledge of land use and resource management practices and policies
• Knowledge of fuels management practices and policies
• Knowledge of program management, supervision, and personnel practices and regulations
• Knowledge of safety practices in suppressing fires and various other incidents
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and training development standards
• Skills in interpersonal dynamics and leadership in a hand crew environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective use of computers and applicable software
• Operation and maintenance of specialized tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, firefighting hand tools, prescribed burning devices, ATV's, multi-channel radios, forestry measurement tools)
• Mapping and Global Positioning System Equipment skills
• Ability to apply resourcefulness, initiative, and independent judgment to wildfire incidents and fuels mitigation projects
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with DFFM, ADCRR personnel, and cooperators
• Ability to interpret and understand technical reports and financial documents
• Ability to adhere to State of Arizona and Department of Forestry and Fire Management Standards of Conduct, policies, procedures and practices
• Ability to drive on state business for extended periods, including weekends and overnight stays

Nice to Have

• Experience on Type 2, Type 2 IA, or Type 1 handcrew operations in various federal agencies

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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