Training Specialist

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855
(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 226-2562
WEBSITE ADDRESS: csktribes.org
E-mail: cory.clairmont@cskt.org

TITLE: Training Specialist

LOCATION: Forestry-Division of Fire

SALARY: $28.73 an hour including benefits

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and is

subject to random alcohol and drug testing. The successful applicant if not already employed by the

Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and will be required to serve a six-month probationary

period.

This position serves as a Wildland Firefighter for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Division

of Fire (CSKT).

Primary responsibility of the position is to manage the CSKT Division of Fire training program. Incumbent

is responsible for the development and maintenance of agency wildland fire, prescribed fire training and

qualifications databases, lists, and records. Incumbent serves as the primary agency facilitative

instructor. In addition, planning, scheduling and coordinating all annual trainings taught at Division of

Fire. Serves as the Division of Fire training representative, coordinating training sessions with other Tribal

programs and interagency wildfire organizations.

This is a permanent/full-time position within CSKT Division of Fire.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Maintains the Incident Qualifications Computer System (IQCS) database for all responders under

the Flathead Agency Superintendent.

• Leads the agency Red Card and Training committee.

• Develops and maintains training needs assessments and to support local, regional and national

NWCG course nominations.

• Plans, organizes and prepares local NWCG classes and nationally required training to meet

program needs.

• Maintains training records and files in all department personnel.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION):

• High School diploma (or equivalent). Post-High School training in Natural Resources or Business

Management would be highly desirable.

• Minimum qualifications as any Qualified Single Resource Boss. (Example any one of these,

CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FIRB, or FELB).

• Required Training, ICS-200, RT-130, S-230, S-290.

• If not currently qualified as a NWCG fire course coordinator that includes M-410 (Facilitative

Instructor) or (equivalent teaching degree). Incumbent will have to obtain qualification as soon

as possible.

• A valid State of Montana driver’s license is required for vehicle operation.

• Incumbent is subject to maintaining a current firefighter physical and valid red card qualification

as a Qualified Single Resource Boss.

• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Tribes Drug Free Workplace Program and

is subject to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal employment application (resumes are not accepted).

2. Certified copies of relevant academic transcripts, training certificates and Red Card certifications.

3. Proof of a valid Montana driver's license.

4. Tribal enrollment verification if enrolled in a federally recognized other than CSKT.

5. If claiming Veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted with the application.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone

406.675.2700, ext. 1040.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Richard Fisher, Wildland Fire Operations Spec. @ 406.675.2700,

ext. 6452.