Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $5,643.00 - $7,589.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 12/26/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Wildland Fire Management Division in Aviation. As the Air Support Program Specialist, you will provide oversight of the state's contracted aerial wildland fire response and ensure all administrative functions are streamlined for Aviation Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Aviation Program Contract Management
• Supervision, Oversight, & Management of Aviation Finance & Contract Personnel
• Air Operations Support
• Air Operations Coordinator for Wildland Fire Aerial Response
• Conducts audits of Aviation contracts and Aviation Purchases
• Serves as the Aviation Contract Representative (COR) for the Contracting Officer (CO)
• Leads Aviation Contracting Procurement for aircraft, maintenance, and other aviation services.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Fully qualified in one of the following NWCG/DNR/USFS/DOI/US Military qualifications:
  • Air Operations Coordinator/Specialist
  • Helibase Manager
  • Air Tactical Group Supervisor
  • Air Tanker Base Manager
  • Aviation Branch Director
  • Air Support Group Supervisor
  • Pilot Instructor/Trainer (Current or Previously carded (USFS/DOI/DNR)
  • Aviation Program Manager
  • Unit Aviation Officer
  • Aircraft Dispatcher
• Experience at an intermediate level in computer knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, aviation planning software, aviation maintenance tracking software, etc.).
• Program management experience.
• Supervisory and personnel management experience.
• Experience with government contract management.
• 2 years of experience soliciting, grading, awarding, and managing aircraft contracts.
• 1 year of experience working in an organization with an Aviation Safety Management System (ASMS).
• Strong interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact and effectively communicate with all personnel, vendors, and management.
• Multitasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.