Wildland Fire Management Lead — Unit Fire Protection

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a Fire Management Officer (FMO) / Wildland Fire Mgmt Unit Mgr (WFMUM) / WFM Specialist In-Training in East Wenatchee, WA. This assignment supports Chelan Fire Unit protection and suppression programs with emphasis on preparedness and rapid response.

Relocation compensation may be available, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Relocation assistance may be considered; applicants should submit materials promptly as posting

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include coordinating the Chelan Fire Unit Fire Protection and Suppression Program.
• The role protects human life and natural resources on department lands and aligns with RCW 76.04.015,016.
• Position aims to reduce unwanted acres burned by maintaining readiness to attack and suppress new fire starts in the Chelan Fire Unit.
• Includes preparedness duties and management of pre-suppression agreements with private contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Chelan Fire Unit Fire Protection and Suppression Program.
• Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs as outlined in RCW 76.04.015,016.
• In an effort to reduce unwanted acres burned, places a high level of readiness and preparedness on safely and effectively attacking and rapidly suppressing new fire starts in the Chelan Fire Unit.
• Preparedness.
• Coordinates the unit’s pre-suppression availability agreements such as personnel and Dozer/Faller agreements with private contractors a...

Job description

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a Fire Management Officer (FMO) / Wildland Fire Mgmt Unit Mgr (WFMUM) / WFM Specialist In-Training in East Wenatchee, WA. This assignment supports Chelan Fire Unit protection and suppression programs with emphasis on preparedness and rapid response.

Relocation compensation may be available, and applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Relocation assistance may be considered; applicants should submit materials promptly as posting