Assistant Wildland Fire Management Officer

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Colville (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) and Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec) in Colville, Washington. Salary ranges from $4,517 to $6,075 monthly, with work hours flexibility.

The role plans and implements wildland fire training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators, supports the unit's annual preparedness review, coordinates drills, ensures safe practices, tracks training, and contributes to developing the

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements wildland fire training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators.
• Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review.
• Plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the seasonal staff.
• Ensures safe working practices are followed.
• Tracks crew training and ensures position task books are completed accurately.
• Assists in developing an operations plan for the fire unit based on fire suppression and preparedness program deliverables.
• Recommends seasonal fire staffing levels, analyzes training needs require...

Job description

Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $4,517.00 - $6,075.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/29/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements wildland fire training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators.
• Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review.
• Plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the seasonal staff.
• Ensures safe working practices are followed.
• Tracks crew training and ensures position task books are completed accurately.
• Assists in developing an operations plan for the fire unit based on fire suppression and preparedness program deliverables.
• Recommends seasonal fire staffing levels, analyzes training needs require...