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This position is open to both Colorado Residents and out of state residents. These are temporary positions (9 months or less) with a tentative schedule of March 1, 2023-October 31, 2023. During time of employment, these positions will work at least 40 hours a week, and are eligible for paid overtime. Length of employment may be amended by DFPC, and school schedules may be accommodated. Temporary aides receive paid sick leave, accruing one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked (capped at 48 hours). Training and most Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, ServiceVisit our website to learn more about the work we do to keep Colorado safe!ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) consists of five Divisions: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Executive Director's Office (EDO) provides administrative and management services to the operating divisions of the department.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ABOUT THE WORK UNITThe mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. Each of the programs described below supports the Division's missing in various ways, including through code enforcement, wildfire preparedness and suppression, training and certification programs, public information and education, or technical assistance to local governments.DFPC is charged with managing effective and efficient staffing of resources to meet response needs statewide, therefore it is imperative that we maintain a state of rediness and maximize the number of days our resources are available. To meet this need, DFPC resources in a region may stagger their schedules for 7 day coverage. This will mean a normal 40 hour work week schedule could include weekend days, holidays and extended shifts. POSITION DUTIESThe Firefighter works as part of a fuels module to provide a range of firefighting and related services. As a crewmember, this position engages primarily in mitigation fuel management (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, resource management) but also may participate in fire suppression response. The Firefighter assists with training programs, qualification and dispatching systems, and other preparedness activities. As assigned and qualified, this position will also provide all-hazard incident response and assists with other WFMS or DFPC programs. These positions are temporary which are limited to certain time periods of work based on funding and business need. This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the ARDUOUS level is a “condition of employment.”Individuals assigned to Fuels Modules perform all of the duties of a Firefighter, but their primary focus and majority of their time is spent on prescribed fire and fuels projects. Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management ProjectsServe as a crewmember in implementing projects, including but not limited to: use of chainsaws and other tools for cutting and clearing vegetation, piling and disposing of treated vegetation, operation of chippers, constructing fireline using hand tools and power tools, performing ignitions and holding operations, and conducting mop up and patrol operations.Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps.Gather data and records information on fuels sampling, fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished. Cleans, maintains, reconditions, and stores tools and equipment. Participate in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.Other duties as assignedFire Suppression and Incident ResponseWhile providing for their individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember during fire suppression and incident response. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to: constructing fireline utilizing hand tools; cutting and clearing vegetation utilizing power saws; performing structure protection; conducting mop up and patrol operations; assisting with ignition operations; operation of pumps; installation of hose lays and water delivery systems; driving vehicles on and off-road; hauling and packing fire related equipment and supplies; and maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.Based on location and business need, position will perform will perform non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: structure fire, haz- mat, search and rescue, medical, etc. Preferred basic fire experience and knowledge, rudimentary skill in firefighting tasks, and the ability to recognize and communicate safety considerations and other factors (fire intensity, fuel conditions, weather observations, etc.) used by higher qualified firefighters in their decision making process. This knowledge, skill, and ability is shown by being qualified as an NWCG Firefighter 2 (wildland), and DFPC Firefighter 1 (structure)(engine),Requires being available for assignments that may last for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions. Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the need. Requires working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor, under extreme environmental conditions. Travel to incidents, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation at times.Travel in rotor and/or fixed-wing aircraft for detection, reconnaissance, communication, coordination, command and control purposes prior to, during, and following wildland fire and all-hazard incidents.Participate in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.Fire Preparedness and Support and Other Duties as AssignedAssist with other WFMS programs in coordination with supervisor. This may include: equipment management and maintenance, fire prevention programs, fire reimbursement and billing, management of fire caches and supplies, etc. Assist other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC. Assist with the logistics and instruction of various courses and trainings, such as wildfire suppression, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, etc. as qualified.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations to cdps_hr@state.co.us. NOTIFICATIONS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.SELECTION NOTICEThe first stage of the comparative analysis will be an application review. Your application will be reviewed as a part of the selection process to establish a ranked order of all applicants who meet the minimum requirements. It is imperative that your application and answers to supplemental questions provide as much information and detail as possible about your education, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the requirements, duties, and preferred qualifications of this position as described within this announcement. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATIONApplications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.It is imperative that your application work history and supplemental question sections provide as much information and detail as possible about your education, knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to this job.Comparative analysis may include a structured application review of application materials by a panel of SMEs.

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