NFFPC Deputy Executive Director Vacancy Announcement (2026)

• Performs professional work in the field of wildland fire management with primary responsibility for coordinating mutual aid activities among the six New England States & New York, the Provinces of Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador, and with associate members including the White Mountain and Green Mountain/Finger Lakes National Forests, Wildland Fire Service (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs) and the Fire Department of the City of New York at the direction of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Commission (NFFPC).
• Plans for and assists the Commission Chair in conducting meetings of the Compact members.
• Responsible for day to day operations of the Compact, including financial management, assisting grants administration, budgeting and accounting.
• Does related work as required.

• Responsible and reports to the NFFPC Executive Committee.
• Coordinates and works closely with the NFFPC Executive Director.
• Coordinates with and supports the Operations Committee, who work on behalf of the
  Commissioners.
• Requires sound administrative skills and wildland fire knowledge, with the ability to
  react rapidly to unusual and emergency situations.
• Works independently, requiring considerable judgement and resourcefulness in
  analysing, interpreting and disseminating wildland fire control information; gives
  technical advice and assistance to the NFFPC and other public and private individuals
  and agencies involved with wildland fire protection.
• Communicates with the public and public officials in counselling and advising them on
  wildland fire matters requiring understanding and tact; speaking before public groups and
  prepares written reports and articles requiring effective speaking and writing abilities.
• Serves as an ex-officio member on NFFPC committees, sub-committees, working teams
  and task groups, providing information and guiding committee work into essential
  channels.
• Work requires some physical effort in travelling and aiding in conducting field training
  programs.

• At least ten years of experience in wildland fire management or related field, at least five
  years of which shall have been devoted to wildland fire management on a state,
  provincial or regional basis in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Be articulate in speaking and writing, and effective in communicating with individuals,
  groups, and the general public.
• Have considerable ability to plan and organize meetings, training sessions, and
  emergency actions.
• Be proficient in the use of a personal computer, including the use of word processing,
  spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, internet services, and e-mail.

To apply, provide your completed resume, to include education and work experience, and list of references with current contact information by September 30, 2026.

Email application to: Tom Brady (tbrady@nffpc.org)

Please see the document below for more detailed information about this position.