North Unit Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Unit Manager (WFUM)

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing your fire unit operation plan.
• Creating and maintaining suppression plans working with interagency cooperators.
• Planning and developing annual fire training plans for unit employees.
• Developing cooperative agreements with other agencies and make recommendations for their approval by the department.
• Coordinating and maintaining the units state owned equipment inventory system.
• Participating in wildland fire suppression assignments within the region and out of region.
• Serving as an incident commander on type 4 and 5 wildland fires within the unit and region.
• Reviewing incident reports, narratives and investigation reports.
• Developing, assigning and implementing unit fire prevention activities promoting fire safety awareness.
• Implementing the fire units' regulatory program.
• Providing required reviews of unit Forest Fire Protection Assessments (FFPA).
• In all tasks, considering the Risk Management Process, especially in high pressure or fast paced situations to ensure sound and timely decisions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Strike Team Leader OR any 2 single resource boss qualifications OR 2 years of any single resource boss qualifications AND IC Type 4.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Wildland fire management experience.
• Experience in leases and/or contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and GIS.
• Ability to be a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined work group.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
• Field and Office: Work is performed in an office setting (50%) and alone in isolated unimproved natural areas within the unit (50%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Position requires travel (50%) to the field for project work, fires, or supervision, attend meetings or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings, meetings, and fire assignments
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• A bachelor’s degree or associate degree in Fire Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field.
• Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances.
• Skills in evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs.
• Facilitative skills to work with groups of people to solve issues.
• Division Group Supervisor and Incident Commander Type 3 (or higher).
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2.
• Six years of experience in wildland fire suppression and regulation, including at least four years of supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers; to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.