Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. Core Values: The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana's forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana. We value and respect each other. We create collaborative work environments. We build and maintain strong relationships. We practice accountability. We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work Work Unit Overview: The mission of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC or Department) is to ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The Central Land Office, one of six DNRC land offices in the State, encompasses all or part of fourteen counties across central Montana: Lewis and Clark, Meager, Broadwater, Jefferson, Madison, Beaverhead, Park, Gallatin, Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Glacier, Toole, and Liberty. Within those counties, CLO manages approximately 1.2 million acres of State trust lands. The CLO has headquarters in Helena, and includes four Units located in Conrad, Helena, Bozeman and Dillon. Through both direct protection and the County Cooperative Fire Protection Program, the CLO provides fire protection across all 14 counties. Within that, the CLO provides initial and extended attack fire management on approximately 1.6 million acres of direct fire protection, including areas of complex and high value Wildland Urban Intermix (WUI). The Central Land Office includes the larger municipalities of Helena, Great Falls, Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Three Forks, Livingston, Ennis, and Dillon. The CLO overlaps with the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Custer-Gallatin National Forest, and parts of the Lolo and Flathead National Forests. The Central Land Office provides fire protection, thru offset agreements, with the Western Montana District of the Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and the US Forest Service. Job Overview: This position is the Logistics/Facilities Specialist for the Central Land Office. The Specialist is tasked with the coordination of logistical and facilities support within the protection boundaries of the Central Land Office. This position requires routine communication and support to interagency partners, local officials, and the public. Fire Logistics and Administrative Coordination and Support: Determine needs, plan, and initiate an appropriate support organization for incidents within the Central Land Office. Perform a series of administrative tasks. Procurement of services, equipment, fire provisions, and supplies as needed. This may include ordering, purchasing, and delivery of supplies, water, or equipment in addition to purchasing, preparing, and/or delivery of food. Perform logistical duties at the Central Land Office in support of the fire program. This may include ordering, purchasing, and delivery of supplies to the unit or field; ordering, purchasing, preparing, and/or delivery of food or meals; arranging transportation for incoming resources; ordering arranging and overseeing resources such as port-a-potties, shower units, caterers, and other vendors, contractors, or Emergency Fire Fighters (EFF) while conducting these functions in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Complete a comprehensive service and supply plan for the Central Land Office. Develop preseason agreements with area vendors to provide logistical support, specifically food and water. Ensure the Unit can be self-supporting for incidents at the Type 3 level and/or 100 people. Prepare EERAs, Land Use Agreements, and purchasing agreements, as needed. Complete monthly vehicle reports for all vehicles assigned to the fire program and forward to the Central Land Office Manager. Facilities: Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures. Work with Area and Unit Managers and staff to develop/improve and implement facilities policies and standards. Plan and coordinate all installation and repair operations. Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards. Inspect buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Oversee facility refurbishments, renovations, and building projects. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Manage facilities budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness. Recommend upgrades and modifications for improving overall facilities condition. APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:? Online State of Montana application Resume Cover Letter References HELPFUL HINT: You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application. Benefits: Work/life balance Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement plans Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Pre-tax flexible spending accounts A vibrant Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether or not you may qualify. Additional benefit package information is available here. If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): High school diploma or equivalent and experience/training in business, communications, office management, natural resources, and working with program rules, processes and proceduresin fire suppression, logistics, and facilities maintenance. Proficiency in a variety of software applications,fire management, suppression practices, andspecialized coursework in wildland firefighting. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The position requires knowledge of fire management and suppression practices and techniques as related to fire protection systems; jurisdiction and land ownership; the availability, capability, and limitation of resources within the unit; DNRC's legal requirements and standard operating procedures; map-reading; geographic area and site-specific hazards related to fire suppression. Requires skill in using job-related software; written and verbal communication; and in maintaining effectiveness and control under periods of extreme stress. Equipment used: radio systems, computers (Microsoft Word, Excel), tablets or iPads, USGS topographic maps, Resource Order Status System, Weather Information Management System, the National Fire Danger Rating System; etc. This position demands a high degree of skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to learn and apply program rules and processes; to read and interpret topographic and aerial maps; and to gather, research, assemble, and present information for use by others. Requires the ability to establish and maintain good rapport with program clientele and the general public. Special Requirements: Essential functions occur in both office and field settings. Field work involvesexposure to varying weather conditions, terrain, and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and walking up and down hills. Wildland fire-suppression support involves exposure to smoke, dust, and related fire hazards and low-level flight in light helicopters over mountainous terrain. Overnight travel and staying onsite is required. Completion of the arduous pack test is encouraged. This position will require repetitive lifting of objects more than 45 pounds in weight to facilitate unit logistics support. Items lifted may include cubies (5-gallon drinking water cubes), 5-gallon jerry cans, water pumps and other equipment, and Cambro food pan carriers. 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. Title: Program Specialist 1- Logistics Specialist Location: Helena Requisition ID: 26141194
