Assistant Superintendent (EMNRD #10116221)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Forestry Division has lead responsibility for wildland fire management on all non-federal, non-tribal, and non-municipal lands, maintaining fire suppression capacities and emphasizing public and firefighters' safety. The Forestry Division promotes healthy, sustainable forests and watersheds in New Mexico for the benefit of current and future generations.

Why does the job exist?

The Assistant Superintendent leads and supervises the group of Squad Leaders and acts as
the crew Superintendent when the Superintendent is not available. The position is responsible
for making on-site evaluations of crew members, wildland fire conditions and based on this will
make tactical decisions for appropriate response that considers crew safety as paramount.
The Assistant Superintendent will have full responsibility for the crew whenever the
Superintendent is unavailable. The responsibilities are to:
- Provide for safe and effective response to wildland fire incidents. Understand wildland fire
  suppression strategies and tactics pertinent to initial attach, large fire suppression and wildland
  urban interface/intermix situations.
- Supervise subordinates, develop employees and implement disciplinary measures when needed.
- Understand, communicate and ensure procurement policies are adhered to and corrective action
  is in place as warranted. Establish departmental and division policies into standard operating
  procedures
- Maintain a safe, open and professional work environment based on an understanding of the
  history of the wildland fire ¿culture¿ and establishing a new diverse, equitable and inclusive
  culture.
- Provide guidance and direction for complex forest management and fire suppression, prescribed
  burning and restoration programs that require meeting with cooperators, officials, federal, state,
  tribal and other agencies.
- Develop and recommend new methods, techniques, or procedures to reduce overall risks and
  hazards to effectively implement program objectives and promote the effectiveness of the
  program and staff training and development.

How does it get done?

The Assistant Superintendent of the Hot Shot Crew has a high-level of responsibility for the crew safety and accomplishments, and therefore on the mission of the Forestry Division to suppress wildfire on 43 million acres of non-federal, non-municipal and non-tribal lands with a primary goal of the position to build the wildland fire crew to achieve and maintain Type I qualifications. The Assistant Superintendent has financial accountability for procurement, travel, tools and equipment, communications equipment such as radios, cell phones and tablets, a variety of vehicle types, and facilities.

Who are the customers?

The job is performed to ensure the management and protection of New Mexico's forests, watersheds, and natural resources for the benefit of all citizens. The customers include other state agencies, private landowners, local governments, federal agencies, tribes, nations and pueblos, and non-governmental organizations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

Recommended Education and Experience for Full Performance:
- Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to the position.
- Experience in wildland fire suppression or prescribed burning operations of at least
  5 seasons.
- Experience including 3 seasons or years of supervisory experience.
- Fully NWCG qualified Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) and Task Force Leader
  (TFLD) or Strike Team Leader (STCR).
- Additional qualification may include Qualified RXB2 or working toward qualification.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in wildland fire science or related natural resource degree and one (1) year supervisory experience and four (4) years of experience in wildland fire or prescribed fire. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must have NWCG qualifications for Crew Boss (CRWB) or other Single Resource and Incident Command Type 4 (ICT4)  as specified in PMS 310-1  Incident Commander Type 4 | NWCG and be working toward either Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR) or Task Force Leader (TFLD).

Employment Requirements

Must maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver¿s License, Defensive Driving

Working Conditions

Work will be a mixture of office and field settings, exposure to visual/video display terminal, computer
and other hand-held and electronic devises for extended periods; but will also include extensive field
settings with exposure to extreme weather and environmental conditions and hazards including
smoke, dust, insects, animals, wildland fire, heavy equipment, mechanized equipment, noise, in
remote and rugged terrain in variable weather conditions. Ability to conduct long duration strenuous
physical labor, hiking, while carrying up to 45lbs for extended periods of time up to 16-hrs per day.
Diving motor vehicles and operating utility vehicles, hand tools, chainsaws and other power tools may
be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Cristopher Machado 505-584-4914 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $66,880 - $100,320