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State of Colorado DFPC Firefighter 4 - Engine Captain in Other (see multiple locations in job posting), Colorado
DFPC Firefighter 4 - Engine Captain
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DFPC Firefighter 4 - Engine Captain
Salary
$75,528.00 - $90,636.00 Annually
Location
Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-DFPC-WFMS-FF4ENG-09/2024
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Division of Fire Prevention and Control
Opening Date
09/17/2024
Closing Date
10/8/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Other (see multiple locations in job posting)
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Ryan McCombs, Human Resources Specialist, ryan.mccombs@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to current residents of the state of Colorado.
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies statewide at the following locations :
Northeast District 1 - (Greeley) Engine Captain
Northeast District 1 - (Sterling) Engine Captain
Southeast District 3 - (Alamosa) Engine Captain
Southwest District 4 - (Montrose) Engine Captain
Please refer to DFPC Fire Management Regions and Staff Link for more information regarding district boundaries Fire Management Regions and Staff (https://dfpc.colorado.gov/fire-management-regions-and-staff)
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 our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mhirfXA6CeujGdFetbkPOC78t2GASFdw/view?usp=drive_link) 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. DFPC’s vision is to be the Nation's 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 Colorado’s 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 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 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.
This position is an operational, field level position with supervisory responsibilities whose primary purpose is to: provide wildland fire suppression response and incident response; assist in mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions; assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in other all hazard incident response as qualified.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Engine Captain is the supervisor of firefighting resources - typically an engine and personnel, but can be assigned to a helitack crew or squad/module/hand crew – to provide a range of firefighting and related services. The primary purpose of this position is to operate as a NWCG Engine Boss - Single Resource in support of wildland fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management).
As assigned and qualified, this position will also provide all-hazard incident response and assists with other WFMS or DFPC programs. The Engine Captain must have previous wildland firefighting experience and prior direct supervisory experience is highly preferred. This position also assists with training programs, qualification and dispatching systems, and other preparedness activities.
Fire Suppression and Incident Response
While providing for their individual safety and the safety of assigned employees, the employee supervises engine operations during fire suppression and incident response work. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to:
constructs fireline utilizing hand tools;
cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws;
performs structure protection;
conducts mop up and patrol operations;
carries out ignition operations;
operates pumps;
installs hose lays and water delivery systems;
performs and assists with rescue operations;
operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road;
hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis;
uses various communication methods including radios;
uses maps, compass, GPS, and other technology and tools to gather information and navigate an incident;
performs safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment;
briefs crew on demobilization procedures,
compiles all required incident documentation including Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resources orders.
Based on location and business needs, the position will perform and oversee non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: structure fire, hazmat, search and rescue, medical, etc.
Requires intermediate fire knowledge and experience, skill in the application of firefighting tasks, and the ability to recognize and communicate safety considerations and other factors (fire intensity, fuel conditions, weather observations, etc.) used by higher qualified firefighters in their decision making process. This knowledge, skill, and ability is shown by being qualified as an NWCG Engine Boss - Single Resource (ENGB).
On a limited basis, the employee may temporarily work as a Firefighter V if appropriately qualified, or may be required to supervise other single resources such as a squad, module, handcrew or helitack if appropriately qualified.
Incident response may require travel to active fires, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation.
Incident response may require travel in rotor and/or fixed-wing aircraft for detection, reconnaissance, communication, coordination, command and control purposes prior to, during, and following wildland fire and all-hazard incidents.
Incident response may require personnel to be assigned to an incident for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions.
Incident response may require working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor under extreme environmental conditions.
Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.
Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.
Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management Projects
While providing for his/her individual safety, the employee works as a supervisor and crewmember in planning and implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects, including but not limited to:
cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation;
uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more;
constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned;
performs ignitions and holding operations;
conducts mop up and patrol operations;
uses various communication methods including radios; may pre-program radios for assignments;
uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles;
hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
performs and mentors others in safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment; cleans, reconditions, and stores properly.
Identifies and provides training needs of crew to support prescribed fire and fuel management programs.
Collects, documents and gathers data and records information on fuels sampling, fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
Designs, develops, and writes plans for various resource management projects, including but not limited to: hazardous fuels reduction projects, prescribed fire projects and natural resource management projects.
Implements defined processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by the supervisor.
Supervision
The Engine Captain supervises assigned personnel and day-to-day operations. This includes, but is not limited to:
Provides direction, oversight, support and training to assigned employees; evaluates employee schedules and work load, makes adjustments as conditions warrant;
Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, develops professional development plans for assigned employees while implementing the goals and mission from the District leadership to support all WFMS programs and incident response.
Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, develops work plans and schedules for subordinate staff including, but not limited to, training programs for staff and customers, community outreach and education, statistical reporting, and overall preparation for emergency response.
Schedules, coordinates tasks and logistical needs, evaluates, and provides safety guidance and oversight to assigned employees.
Conducts performance evaluations of all assigned employees, makes recommendations on remediation or advancement;
Manages the hiring process, including interviews of applicants, makes recommendations to hire, promote or transfer;
Manages informal grievances, provides documentation to support corrective actions when needed;
Oversees and reviews work products and employee health, and adjusts deadlines and plans of work accordingly, communicates concerns with supervisor as needed;
Compiles all required incident documentation including but not limited to tracking Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resource orders and more.
Approves time in state timekeeping systems, verifies employees are following best practices related to time entry, incident documentation, receipts, travel documents etc; signs and approves all overtime, travel and purchase forms.
Fire Preparedness Support and Other Duties as Assigned
Establishes and maintains the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions; mentors and trains new firefighters and validates readiness of assigned personnel.
Inspects & maintains crews response equipment, vehicles, tools, PPE and more; implements processes to inventory tools, PPE, equipment; accounts for any safety issues; coordinates repair/replacement needs.
Ensures engine, equipment readiness; includes daily maintenance checks, NUS guidelines
Ensures engine crew readiness;
Determines crew qualifications needs within the resource, develops a crew training plan for the unit that best fits the response profile of the location.
Implements annual operational preparedness training for assigned personnel following the WFMS Resource Operations and Standards Guide.
Communicates effectively with multichannel radios, prepares and programs radios for assignments and repair and/or replacement.
Manages on-going training and professional development of the crewmembers in the State of Colorado; CDPS, DFPC & WFMS standard operating policies, procedures & guidelines. This includes time-keeping systems, time & leave policies, incident documentation requirements, travel & purchasing policies and more.
Oversees the logistics and instruction of various courses, training and events, such as wildfire suppression classes, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, job fairs and community outreach to DFPC employees and external agency personnel.
Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, fire billing, logistics etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of documented wildland firefighting experience.
Qualification to the NWCG Engine Boss - Single Resource (ENGB)
Exceptional candidates may possess the following preferred qualifications and experience
Six (6) + years of documented wildland firefighting experience, and/or additional fire service experience, including fireline supervision.
Previous experience in structure fire response, including search & rescue, structure protection, car accidents, extraditions, and other all hazard incident response.
Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
Previous experience with state level fire programs, with a preference for experience with the state of CO fire programs.
Exceptional candidates will also have one or more of the following NWCG qualifications:
Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or higher;
Basic Faller (FAL3) or higher;
Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 3 (RXB3) or higher,
Strike Team or Task Force Leader, and
Additional Single Resource Boss
State of Colorado/DFPC : Structural Firefighter I, Structural Firefighter II or equivalent.
Medical certifications and qualifications including: Wilderness First Responder, Emergency First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician.
State of CO Class B CDL or ability to obtain Class B CDL
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.
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 driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel extensively throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be 18 years of age at time of hire
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.
Wildland 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 must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, drug screen, and a medical physical exam as a condition of hire.
Must maintain an Arduous Fitness Level rating (based on NWCG standards) throughout the entire employment period. Must be able to obtain an Arduous Fitness Level rating within 2 weeks of hire.
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 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 atcdps_hr@state.co.us.
EQUITY, 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 serve them. 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, genetic information, 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 atcdps_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.
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 qualifications (IQS or IQCS master record and/or incident qualification card).
Detailed, chronological resume of experience.
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
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Briefly describe why you are interested in joining the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) as an Engine Captain.
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Do you meet the Minimum Qualification required for this position of NWCG Engine Boss - Single Resource (ENGB)? (Please note, your application will not be referred if you select no or are not able to provide documentation to support you meet this requirement)
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Please list any NWCG qualifications and experience you have as they relate to the "Preferred Qualifications" of the position detailed in the job announcement.
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Please describe your experience as a supervisor or work lead.
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DFPC Engine Captains perform a combination of wildfire suppression, wildfire prevention and education, prescribed fire, and fuels treatment activities, as well as fill gaps and assist communities with all-hazard response including, but not limited to structure fire, including search & rescue, structure protection, car accidents, extraditions, and other all hazard incident response. Briefly describe your interest and experience in these or other all-hazard incident responses.
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DFPC is charged with managing effective and efficient staffing of resources to meet response needs statewide, it is imperative that we maintain a state of readiness year-round and maximize the number of days our resources are available. To meet this need, DFPC resources may stagger their schedules for 7 day coverage. This will mean a normal work schedule could include weekend days, holidays, and extended shifts. Are you aware of this requirement?
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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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Please indicate the location you are interested in. (Select One)
Northeast District 1 - (Greeley) Engine Captain
Northeast District 1 - (Sterling) Engine Captain
Southeast District 3 - (Alamosa) Engine Captain
Southwest District 4 - (Montrose) Engine Captain
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Please select any additional locations you might be interested in. (Note that if you are offered and refuse one of these positions, you may be removed from consideration for other positions.)
Northeast District 1 - (Greeley) Engine Captain
Northeast District 1 - (Sterling) Engine Captain
Southeast District 3 - (Alamosa) Engine Captain
Southwest District 4 - (Montrose) Engine Captain
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
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