Wildfire Management Coordinator

State of Nebraska

Nebraska, US
Hourly: $27.693; benefits: 156% state-matched reti...
Active member of organized fire department
Prior supervisory experience required
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
This role involves organizing and directing the operations of State of Nebraska wildland fire response teams through planning and coordinating fire suppression activities

Job Summary

  • This role involves organizing and directing the operations of State of Nebraska wildland fire response teams through planning and coordinating fire suppression activities.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 156% state-matched retirement, 79% employer-paid health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Incumbents must be prepared to travel statewide, work on-call during weekends and holidays, and perform duties under adverse weather conditions.

Matching Summary

This role involves organizing and directing the operations of State of Nebraska wildland fire response teams through planning and coordinating fire suppression activities.

Salary

Hourly: $27.693; Benefits: 156% state-matched retirement; Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active member of organized fire department
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
  • Physical ability to walk steep uneven terrain
  • Stamina for extended shifts in primitive conditions
  • Ability to work under smoke heat toxic fumes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with bulk storage flammable liquids
  • Knowledge of National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards
  • Strong mediation and negotiation skills
  • Ability to create instructional materials
  • Effective time management skills
  • Experience working independently without supervision

Key Requirements

  • Minimum experience as active fire department member or wildland firefighting
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
  • NFPA Fire Officer I or II preferred
  • Physical stamina for multi-day assignments under primitive conditions

Work Rights

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