Wildland Fire Management Lead (Assistant AFMO)

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The North Columbia Unit of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks an Assistant Fire Management Officer (Wildland Fire Management Specialist) in Colville, WA. You will lead training for seasonal crews, supervise up to 16 staff during fire season, and coordinate interagency activities with a focus on safety and preparedness.

You will work with diverse partners, develop operations plans, review incident reports, and ensure compliance with NWCG standards while supporting a

Qualifications

• NWCG qualifications: Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander Type 5.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances.
• Team effectiveness and communication skills within standard operating procedures.
• DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements wildland fire training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators.
• Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review and provides drills and training exercises.
• Ensures safe working practices are followed and tracks crew training.
• Develops an operations plan for the fire unit based on suppression and preparedness deliverables.
• Recommends staffing levels and analyzes training needs to meet NWCG qualifications.
• Acts as Duty Officer for the unit and coordinates staffing and changes as needed.
• Develops and implements annual project work plans and coordinates with program managers.
• Supports suppression duties including initial attack and producing transition plans for ICs and teams.

Skills

Single Resource Boss

Incident Commander Type 5

Supervisory experience

Agreement negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

The North Columbia Unit of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks an Assistant Fire Management Officer (Wildland Fire Management Specialist) in Colville, WA. You will lead training for seasonal crews, supervise up to 16 staff during fire season, and coordinate interagency activities with a focus on safety and preparedness.

You will work with diverse partners, develop operations plans, review incident reports, and ensure compliance with NWCG standards while supporting a