City of Ukiah
Overview
Under general supervision, this position classification participates in all the activities of a fire-fuels crew or functions assigned to it. It performs and leads in fuels management, fire suppression, fire prevention, training, and related tasks, as required. The Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent is a Supervisory position. The Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent is distinguished from the Firefighter series in that the latter has a full range of firefighting and Emergency Medical Services responsibilities. Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent supervises a team daily on fuels reduction projects and responds to primarily wildland-related fires within the County. Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent provides management and supervision of the Fire-Fuels Crew program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Fire Battalion Chiefs. This description includes the duties of the Fire-Fuels Crew Squad Boss and Fire-Fuels Crew Member and additional related responsibilities. Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with the grants program to secure funding for projects. Keeps accurate records of project times and works with finance for billing. Works with Authority personnel, city personnel, outside agencies, and public groups concerning defensible space inspections and compliance. Works in partnership with the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council to implement local Community Wildfire Protection Plans across private, state, public, BIA, and local lands. Coordinates multi-jurisdictional fuels reduction and wildfire prevention planning. Coordinates with sponsor and host agencies to ensure that California Environmental Quality Act requirements are met. Coordinates programs to monitor the effectiveness and impact of fuels reduction projects and reports findings to internal and external groups. Maintains records of fuels reduction projects and assists in producing maps for internal and external groups. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating interagency agreements for fuels reduction and education projects. Provides technical assistance for the development of burn plans. Coordinates fuels management education and outreach programs. Acts as the Authority’s liaison between various organizations and agencies, both public and private, on matters related to fuels management within the Authority’s responsibility area. Performs related duties as assigned. Abilities
Manage fuels crew projects, including bidding, billing, and planning. Conduct prescribed fire operations. Conduct training, discipline, and performance evaluations. Work cohesively with outside agencies and groups. Manage the fuels crew budget. Experience
A minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Education
S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations CA Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Additional Information
Applications must be filled out completely. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list. All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check. In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test. The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.
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Under general supervision, this position classification participates in all the activities of a fire-fuels crew or functions assigned to it. It performs and leads in fuels management, fire suppression, fire prevention, training, and related tasks, as required. The Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent is a Supervisory position. The Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent is distinguished from the Firefighter series in that the latter has a full range of firefighting and Emergency Medical Services responsibilities. Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent supervises a team daily on fuels reduction projects and responds to primarily wildland-related fires within the County. Fire-Fuels Crew Superintendent provides management and supervision of the Fire-Fuels Crew program. This position is under the direct supervision of the Fire Battalion Chiefs. This description includes the duties of the Fire-Fuels Crew Squad Boss and Fire-Fuels Crew Member and additional related responsibilities. Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with the grants program to secure funding for projects. Keeps accurate records of project times and works with finance for billing. Works with Authority personnel, city personnel, outside agencies, and public groups concerning defensible space inspections and compliance. Works in partnership with the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council to implement local Community Wildfire Protection Plans across private, state, public, BIA, and local lands. Coordinates multi-jurisdictional fuels reduction and wildfire prevention planning. Coordinates with sponsor and host agencies to ensure that California Environmental Quality Act requirements are met. Coordinates programs to monitor the effectiveness and impact of fuels reduction projects and reports findings to internal and external groups. Maintains records of fuels reduction projects and assists in producing maps for internal and external groups. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating interagency agreements for fuels reduction and education projects. Provides technical assistance for the development of burn plans. Coordinates fuels management education and outreach programs. Acts as the Authority’s liaison between various organizations and agencies, both public and private, on matters related to fuels management within the Authority’s responsibility area. Performs related duties as assigned. Abilities
Manage fuels crew projects, including bidding, billing, and planning. Conduct prescribed fire operations. Conduct training, discipline, and performance evaluations. Work cohesively with outside agencies and groups. Manage the fuels crew budget. Experience
A minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Education
S-390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations CA Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Additional Information
Applications must be filled out completely. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee and those applicants who appear to be among the best qualified will be selected for the examination process. This process may include a variety of techniques designed to test applicants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. An eligibility list will be established by ranking candidates by their overall score and a selection will be made from the candidates on this list. All employment offers are subject to a City-paid physical examination and a thorough reference and background check. In accordance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, the City must verify, once an employment offer has been made, that all persons have written proof of their right to work in the United States. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 463-6244 so your request may be reviewed prior to the occurrence of the test. The City of Ukiah is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Continually working to promote diversity, equity, transparency, and justice through the adoption and implementation of City practices, policies, and procedures.
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