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As a Prescribed Fire Specialist, you will support a one-of-a-kind roadside prescribed fire program at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This opportunity will allow you to be instrumental in developing and ensuring the long-term success of this program. You will directly mentor district crews on the use of prescribed fire and will collaborate with fire personnel across the state, including staff from other agencies, non-profits, and private industry groups. This position demands strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently on projects and assignments, as you will be given much autonomy and be expected to make decisions on a daily basis. Duties include but are not limited to: Implement prescribed fires and monitor each burn to ensure proper weather, fuel, and follow-up; Assist districts with site prioritization, fire treatment objectives, plan development and outreach; Inventory roadside vegetation and monitor fire effects; Mentor agency fire personnel to promote safety and skill development; In-state travel for field work up to 50% of the time with possible overnight stays. This position is based out of the Central Office in St. Paul with possible remote work locations in Bemidji, Baxter, St. Cloud, Owatonna, or Rochester. WHY WORK FOR US We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include: 11 paid holidays per year Up to 29 paid vacation days per year 13 paid sick days per year Training opportunities And more! About MnDOT: At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work. APPLY ONLINE BY 9/9/2019: 1. Go to www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/ 2. Click External Applicants . 3. On the Job Search, enter the Job ID 34877 in the Keywords search box and click Search. 4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting. 5. Click Apply. 6. When prompted for your Referral Source, list: Other - Minnesota Works. Only applicants received on mn.gov/mmb/careers/ will be considered. Contact for additional information: Lena Garcia, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist lena.garcia@state.mn.us 651-366-3406
