This position supports WDFW’s mission by coordinating and/or performing professional and skilled fire regime restoration efforts while supervising a professional prescribed burn team of one Natural Resource Specialist 1 and six Natural Resource Technician 2 positions.  The prescribed fire crew is to perform specialized assignments in the application of Rx fire to achieve resource management objectives. This position directly supports fire dependent dry forest and rangelands wildlife habitat restoration and maintenance through safe fuels reduction, reconfiguration and implementation of prescribed burns on Department of Fish and Wildlife owned and managed lands

In collaboration with the Rx Fire Unit Manager, the position independently plans, prioritizes, coordinates and implements prescribed (Rx) burn projects for fire-dependent dry forest ecosystems located on DFW wildlife lands. This position will serve as a Burn team supervisor for South Central Washington Zone and has supervisory responsibility over other professionals and skilled technicians. This position contributes to/supports the mission of WDFW of preserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats by restoring fire as a disturbance agent at the appropriate frequency to fire dependent ecosystems/habitats sustaining and perpetuating the plants and animals dependent thereon.

Duty: Supervision

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Tasks include: Ability to operate various types of equipment such as 4-wheel drive vehicles, Backhoe operations, all-terrain vehicles (UTV & ATV), chainsaws and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to provide basic equipment maintenance and training to subordinates, such as trouble shooting pumps, tool maintenance and maintain them in a fire ready condition. Ability to organize and track inventories of fire line equipment so there is accountability of equipment and costs.

Training and Preparedness
Tasks include: Being a Fully qualified NWCG Instructor for 200 Level classes. Helps develop training plans with the Assistant Burn team Leader for fire staff.   Develops the training plan with Assistant Burn team leader for all NRT2.  Develops and coordinate RT-130 Fire Refresher.  Performs as Course Coordinator or as Unit instructor for any S-200 level course.
 
Administrative
Tasks include: Develop and maintain records of Rx burns, personnel participation, costs of preparing for and implementing Rx burns, Develop and maintain equipment inventory, Equipment acquisition and repair. Maintain budget tracking logs and work with Finance for assistance. Assist in developing IQS fire training record storage and retrieval system for WDFW. Maintain pertinent employee tracking records and the completions of Position task books for certification.
 
Fire Effects Monitoring and Burn Site planning
Tasks include: Under the supervision of the Fire Unit Manager and in collaboration with agency foresters, wildlife biologists, and WLA Managers, help develop and implement fire effects monitoring and inventory needs of the agency.  
 
Other Duties as Assigned
Tasks include: Assist other programs/ wildlife areas to improve wildlife habitat and land management objectives.  During non-fire periods, conduct miscellaneous wildlife area duties as assigned such as forest thinning, fence repair/ construction, weed abatement, hazard tree removal, etc.

Working setting, including hazards: 

• This position will require work in an office environment as well as working in the field on uneven terrain carrying a typical fire field pack and possibly tools in all types of weather and often smoky conditions.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, while at times carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to load and transport equipment and gear.
• Willingness to perform in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to accept supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Willingness and ability to perform in a punctual and dependable manner.

Schedule:  

• Regular schedule is full time, 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. Work will exceed 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week during prescribed burning season.
• Work hours will remain flexible to enhance functionality and productivity to ensure program goals are achieved.  Weekend and Holiday work will be required.

 Tools and Equipment:

• Normal office equipment will be used.
• For planning purposes GPS units and GIS will be used.
• During burning projects all firefighting tools and equipment will be used including hand tools, pumps and water handling equipment, engines and chainsaws.

 Travel Requirements: 

• Frequent traveling to conduct planning and implementation of fuels projects, especially prescribed burning will be required.

License:

• A valid unrestricted driver’s license

Customer Interactions:

• Interaction with other agencies, the public will occur regularly to explain fire control work.
• This position will require communications and interaction with the public, DFW employees, subordinates, contractors, and interagency cooperators.

Union – WAFWP
This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.”

Required Qualifications:  

• Three years’ experience on prescribed burns or wildland fire suppression.
• Qualified as a Fire Fighter 1 or FFT1  leads a small group (usually not more than seven members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and prescribed fire incidents.
• Supervisory or Lead work experience.
• Must be capable of passing the arduous physical fitness standard of carrying a 45- pound pack 3 miles in 45 minutes annually.
• Must hold a valid un-restricted driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years old at the time of hire.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in forestry, agriculture, aqua culture, business, engineering, geology, or other related natural science studies and one year of related professional experience.
•Single Resource Boss
M-410 Facilitative Instructor Certifications

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification. 
In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A detailed cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position.  Please ensure your application reflects this experience.
• A chronological resume profile that includes education and employment history.
• Detailed responses to all supplemental questions.
• Three professional references.

NOTE:
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE: 
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

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To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

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