Program Specialist 1 - Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator

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.