Fire Management Officer

This position functions as the district fire management officer. This position requires protection of life, property, and that state natural resources through planning, coordination, direction, and implementations of wildfire prevention/mitigation programs, wildfire suppression response activities, and prescribed burning programs.Supervise and coordinate the training and orientation of new and current firefighters. Plan and implement an annual training program to introduce staff to new techniques and concepts while continuing education of current firefighters. Supervise the maintenance of equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and effectiveness. Participate in the budgeting process for annual expenses and revenue. Participate and provide input to county fire chiefs for the expenditure of funds and coordinate the procurement of wildland equipment and apparatus. Participate in the policy, procedure and guideline development for fire and medical response to ensure crew safety during response.

New Mexico is a southwestern U.S. state whose diverse terrain encompasses the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Its capital, Santa Fe, founded in 1610, is known for upscale spas and Spanish colonial architecture. It's also home to a vibrant arts scene, as well as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, featuring the artist's iconic New Mexican landscape paintings, and the open-air Santa Fe Opera.