Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.
The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.
Core Values:
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana’s forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.
Work Unit Overview:
The Forestry Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) ensures the sustainability of Montana forests, rural lands, and communities through cooperative wildland fire protection and sound forest management practices; protects the state's natural resources from wildfire, insect pests, and disease; sustains or improves the natural resources of private forestland for the good of all Montanans; promotes and supports conservation practices on all lands in Montana; enforces the State's forest practices laws in a manner that is both fair and consistent to all parties and that complies with the intent of the legislation; and encourages the maintenance, planting, and management of trees and shrubs in Montana communities. The Division consists of the Fire Protection Bureau, the Forestry Assistance Bureau, the Forestry Division Business Office, and six area offices located throughout the state.
Position Summary:
The Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator (FACC) primarily focuses on leading the development and implementation of a unit level program for community preparedness, fire prevention, fire information, and public outreach supporting both the current operational needs and the strategic initiatives of their Land Office, the Fire Protection Program, and the Forestry Division. The Hamilton Unit FACC operates under the supervision of the Hamilton Unit Manager and collaborates with the SWLO Area Community Preparedness & Fire Prevention Specialist (CPFPS). Areas of emphasis include fostering fire adapted communities and promoting community preparedness, reducing human caused fires, supporting SWLO efforts to create and maintain resilient landscapes using prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction, and educating the public. The incumbent may be requested to provide fire information and function in an ICS position or support role during emergency situations and during special projects as assigned. Work assignments are covered by established policies and general program objectives; and the incumbent is responsible for working with the CPFPS to jointly determine the methods and techniques necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities.
Essential Functions (Major Duties and Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Lead and Manage the Unit Community Preparedness Program – 60% of time
Serve as the principal subject matter expert and point of contact at the Hamilton Unit regarding matters pertaining to community preparedness, fire prevention, fire information, and public outreach. Provide leadership to and support for DNRC Hamilton Unit personnel as well as interagency partners to assure consistent, cost-efficient, adaptable, and sustainable progress toward the overall objectives of the Fire Protection Program Strategy and Forestry Division initiatives and contribute substantially to local efforts fostering the creation of fire adapted communities.
Lead and Manage the Unit Prevention Program – 25% of time
Lead and manage the Hamilton Unit’s efforts to reduce human caused fires.
Program Budget, Grant Administration - 5% of time
Manage Unit Preparedness and Prevention budget if provided one.
Public Information and Training Delivery - 5% of time
Serve as the Hamilton Unit’s Information Officer for fire-related activities.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5% of time
Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by the Area CPFPS in support of the ongoing agency mission and objectives. This may include but is not limited to managing special projects; attending meetings and conferences, providing backup for other staff (including, but not limited to, the CPFPS, SWLO FMO and AFMO), participating in ongoing training and educational programs as directed, and a variety of other duties as directed by supervisors.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
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Online State of Montana application
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Resume
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Cover Letter
HELPFUL HINT: You must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
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Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
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Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
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Retirement Plans
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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Minimum Qualifications:
The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in communications, forestry, natural resources, or related field or four years of progressively responsible experience including communications, education, fire prevention, community preparedness, training, and program management.
Attain and maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualification/certification as a Fire Prevention Education Team Member (PETM)
Public Information Officer (PIOF) certification is desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Communication, fire and fuels management, wildland fire prevention, and community preparedness.
Public information, collaborative teamwork, and project management and administration.
Working knowledge of Forestry Division and DNRC policies and practices; strategic planning; research principles and practices; and the Incident Command System.
Skill in:
Written and verbal communication.
Public information, education, and outreach.
Ability to:
Clearly and effectively communicate complex information pertaining to wildland fire prevention and community preparedness programs, procedures, activities, and operations.
Coordinate and support the work of technical, professional, and clerical personnel within the Department and from cooperating federal, state and private entities;
Understand and apply Department policy.
Make sound decisions.
Train, direct, motivate, and lead others effectively.
Maintain effective working relationships.
Achieving work plan objectives through others.
Apply general management concepts such as goal setting and work planning.
Develop and administer a variety of functions concurrently.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card"
Effective May 4, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.
