Lands Program Manager - Fire Incident Business

Idaho Division of Human Resources

Coeur d'Alene, ID

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Processes, Conservation, Content Management, Customer Relations, Documentation, Farming, Finance, Financial Planning, Fire Prevention, Fire Suppression/Control, Forestry, Gardening, IDL (Interface Definition Language), Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mine Management, Mine Reclamation, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas, People Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Recreation, Reporting Skills, Set Goals, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Water Quality Testing
LOCATION
Coeur d'Alene, ID
POSTED
2 days ago
Idaho Department of Lands The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking a full time Lands Program Manager - Fire Incident Business. This position will be located at our Coeur d'Alene Staff Office. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Description To provide leadership for major statewide programs in support of the department's mission, vision and values; perform related work. The programs managed may be in a large disciplinary area or function; or may include diverse functions and/or disciplines. Key Responsibilities: + Lead and oversee the statewide Incident Business Program for the Fire Management Bureau, serving as the primary SME for IDL and TPA districts and ensuring alignment with IDL and NWCG Incident Business standards. + Develop, maintain, and implement IDL fire business policies, procedures, job aids, that are in alignment with the Fire Management Handbook and the IDL Fire Mobilization Guide. + Provide year-round guidance to districts on incident finance, documentation, cost tracking, payroll, and compliance with all IDL policies and deadlines. + Manage interpretation and application of the Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management Agreement, associated operating plans, mob guides, and IBOG requirements. + Oversee statewide reconciliation of incident costs and documentation, ensuring districts submit accurate and complete packages to the billing team. + Lead and coordinate statewide incident business training, including E-Isuite instruction, district readiness support, and post season reviews. + Represent IDL on zone and geographic area Fire Business Committees, maintaining consistent practices with cooperators and federal partners. + Conduct or direct audits of fire business processes and vendor/cooperator billings, ensuring compliance and addressing discrepancies. + Serve as Incident Business Advisor/Comptroller on state incidents and provide expert support on complex billing, agreement, or cost share issues. + Supervise the Incident Business staff, manage agreements content on the public webpage, and support Bureau leadership with fiscal planning, budgeting, and program evaluation. Minimum Qualifications Experience: + Analyzing land management program issues, making recommendations and writing reports + Developing programs including establishing goals and strategic direction, budgeting and evaluating results + Working with various groups, individuals and interests to develop understanding, acceptance and support for a program Desired Qualifications Experience/ Knowledge of: + Qualified Type 3 Finance Section Chief, or equivalent experience Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.* EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. About the Idaho Department of Lands: Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Plan here. Under the direction of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/land-board/) , IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner. Managing endowment trust lands (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/understanding-endowment-land/) is only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation on navigable waterways (http://www.idl.idaho.gov/lakes-rivers/) , and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also aid landowners in managing their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

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