Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide for skilled and safe operation of heavy equipment owned or leased by the WADNR including transports, dozers, excavators, tenders, engines, masticating equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment. This position provides operation of heavy equipment in response to wildland fire emergency incidents, serves as fire line overhead as qualified, and supports forest resiliency and fire hazard mitigation projects in Asotin, Garfield, Columbia, and Walla Walla Counties for the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

• Operating heavy equipment (owned or leased by DNR) during fire suppression/repair activities, hazardous fuels mitigation, prescribed fire, and forest health improvement projects.
• Helping build a strong, cohesive team that can work together in extreme fire environments.
• Attend, Provide, or assist in the training of heavy equipment use, operation, limitations, and maintenance.
• Determine safe and effective strategies and tactics during all phases of wildfire. management based on available resources and expected conditions, all while providing for the safety of personnel and the public.
• Building and maintaining cooperating agency partnerships.
• Ensuring equipment is ready and available for incidents.
• Help with implementing fire prevention and fire education activities within the community.
• Interacting with the public and promoting the DNR Mission.
• Building a positive rapport with private landowners.
• Other duties might include participating in region committees, ordering and facilities maintenance, as well as responding to complaints.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years minimum experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment.
• Two years minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport trucks, etc. Employee must possess a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tank vehicle endorsement to be able to drive equipment.
• Team Leadership: Actively takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
  • Promotes cooperation within the work unit.
  • Recognizes and encourages the behaviors that
    contribute to teamwork.
  • Establishes direction for the team.
  • Creates commitment to team goals.
  • Provides expectations, resources, and authority
    for teams to operate successfully.
  • Helps remove obstacles for the team.
  • Rewards as a team.
• Decisiveness: Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Under emergency or ambiguous circumstances, can produce an effective action plan on a timely basis.
  • Is willing to act and advocate for an important position or organizational objective, even though it is highly unpopular.
  • Recognizes when a decision must be made and moves forward with that decision.
  • Makes quick decisions without sacrificing quality.
  • Moves quickly to find common ground for solutions among diverse interests.
  • Delegates authority appropriately.
• Tact and Diplomacy: Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position’s assigned duty station is the Clarkston work center. The majority (85%) of work is in the field on wildfires or forest resiliency projects, requiring the ability to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The position must be able to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Day travel between wildfires, forest resiliency assignments, and work centers is frequent. Overnight travel for training and meetings may be required one to three times per year.
• 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 where they have held a license for the past three years.
• Pre-employment CDL verification, work history background check, and drug testing will be required as a condition of employment. This position may be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Must complete and pass IS-700 and ICS-100 courses.
• Successful completion of Operator Safety Training including knowledge of standard fire orders, situations that shout watch out, and LCES.
• Must pass the work capacity test at the level required for all NWCG-qualified positions. At a minimum, must be able to pass the moderate work capacity test.

• Fully qualified in multiple NWCG Single Resource Boss positions and ICT4 and maintain that level of certification.
• Proven ability in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, mobile navigation applications, and Global Positioning technology.
• Equipment Operating Experience:
  • Three years minimum documented experience in operating dozers in a forested environment with wildland fire experience.
  • Three years of documented experience operating excavators, skid steers, and wood processing equipment in a forested environment.
  • Three years minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL-rated transport equipment including lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport trucks, etc.
  • PM-310-1 rated Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB)
• Knowledge and/or experience of:
  • Burn permit regulations
  • Fire regulatory and enforcement
  • Forest fire prevention
  • Fire investigation
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills
  • General forestry
  • Successful completion of S-236

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). 
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – 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.