Crew Superintendent

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Job ID: 30382
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Management - Wildland Fire
Location: Rapid City, SD
Salary: $25.99 to $30.93 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 02/13/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.

This position directs the activities of a 10 person suppression module by directing firefighting activities, organizing, and overseeing projects and daily tasks, facilitating safety procedures, employee/firefighter training, performing logistical and administrative functions to ensure the safety and well-being of the crew, maintain crew response preparedness, and to respond to incidents as needed. Operates drone as qualified pilot for any missions that are needed.

Responsible for crew safety and health, securing medical attention for crew members; debrief incident management team officials; coordinate travel logistics; manage crew time and claims; establish appropriate lodging or bedding areas for off duty station assignments.

Ensures the maintenance of crew fleet; secures temporary replacement of vehicles as needed. Fleet equipment may include crew carriers pick-ups, trailers, UTV's, and ATV's.

Works in fire management situations that are inherently dangerous and is exposed to unpredictable fire behavior, burns, smoke, dust, and extreme temperatures exacerbated by the need for and weight of protective gear; works around heavy equipment and aircraft in operation with limited visibility; walks and works in rough terrain; and performs continuous and hard physical labor using hand and power tools. This position also requires an annual work capacity test at the arduous level which is a three mile fast paced walk carrying 45 pounds in under 45 minutes.

Licenses and Certifications:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group(NWCG) Crew Boss Qualification Required.

This position also requires an annual work capacity test at the arduous level which is a three mile fast paced walk carrying 45 pounds in under 45 minutes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
National Wildfire Coordinating Group(NWCG) Taskforce Leader, ICT4, Faller 2,Crew Boss ,Firing Boss.

Knowledge of:
Substantial practical knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and procedures, fuel types and fire behavior, fire management objectives and policies, and firefighting strategies and tactics pertinent to initial attack, large fire suppression actions and wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Includes 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 sufficient to independently gather, analyze, and interpret data for the development of fuels treatment and burn plans; and to execute prescribed burn projects.

Knowledge of instructional techniques and training development standards.

Knowledge of drone operations for mapping, recon flights, IR flights, and psd operation.

Skill to:

• provide leadership For 10 person suppression module necessary for training and daily supervision of a diverse group of firefighters;
• manage a fire including organizing resources, choosing strategies and tactics, overseeing suppression, completing a fire file, and investigating source and cause of fire;
• interpret and implement fire mobilization plans and quickly locate sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish fire suppression;
• maintain and operate a fleet of specialized firefighting equipment;
• read maps and understand topographical features and their effect on fire suppression efforts;
• interpret and explain department policies and procedures;
• effectively present instructional material in firefighting and fire use to adult learners;
• maintain physical fitness standards;
• maintain firefighting qualifications standards at the designated level;
• communicate effectively.

Ability to:

• fly drones as a qualified pilot for mapping, recon flights, IR flights, and psd operations;
• teach new pilots drone operations.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume, cover letter, and master record.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=12Y
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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