Pinnacle Fire Unit Manager/Wildland Fire Operations Technician 4
Recruitment # 2021-01-6036.
This is a Full-time, Permanent, represented position.
 
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Want to lead a highly motivated team in providing the state of Washington wildland fire protection of our natural resources and our lands special to all who visit?  Washington State Department of Natural Resources is home to Washington’s largest on-call fire department and protects 13 million acres of state and privately owned lands.

You will join the South Puget Sound Region as the Pinnacle Fire Unit Manager.  This position will be responsible for the Pinnacle Unit and all aspects of fire prevention, preparedness, training, suppression, and regulation.   You will accomplish these tasks working with region DNR staff, Washington Fire Service, and other state and federal agencies.    As region fire leadership, with a commitment to Wildland Core Values of Duty, Respect and Integrity, you will have an opportunity to continue building the region’s fire program and creating an environment that promotes a climate focused on safety, high standards, and critical and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing your fire unit operations plan
• Creating and maintaining suppression plans working with interagency cooperators
• Planning and developing annual fire training plans for unit employees
• Developing cooperative agreements with other agencies and making recommendations for their approval by the department
• Coordinating and maintaining the unit’s state owned equipment inventory system
• Participating in wildland fire suppression assignments in region and out-of-region
• Serving as an incident commander on Type 3, 4, and 5 wildland fires within the unit and region
• Reviewing/writing incident reports, narratives and investigation reports
• Developing, assigning and implementing unit fire prevention activities promoting fire safety awareness
• Implementing the fire unit’s regulatory program
• Providing required reviews of unit Forest Fire Protection Assessments (FFPA)
• In all tasks, considering the Risk Management Process, especially in high pressure or fast-paced situations to ensure sound and timely decisions

Required Qualifications:

• Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss and Type 4 NWCG Incident Commander or higher qualifications. Qualifications at this level must be maintained and current.
• Demonstrated successful experience coordinating and functioning as a NWCG instructor teaching 200 or higher level wildland fire courses.
• Successful experience independently planning, evaluating and reviewing outcomes and providing guidance, advice or direction.
• Familiarity with wildland fire suppression strategies and tactics as currently practiced in the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wildland fire behavior and suppression tactics.
• Possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in stressful, fast-paced situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined work group.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision within established procedures, methods and standards; provide direct supervision to assigned staff; use tactical thinking to address various personnel and customer service issues; and implement management goals, strategies, policies, and resource allocation
• Proficient working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to develop work plans, time lines, budgets, and training course outlines/plans.
• This position requires driving as an essential function. Essential means that driving is a fundamental, crucial part of this position and not a marginal function.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• A Bachelor’s degree in wildfire science, environmental science or a closely related field.
• Six years of experience in wildland fire suppression and regulation, including at least four years of supervisory experience OR two years as a Wildland Fire Operations Technician 3.
• Training including Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies, Fire Prevention, and facilitation.
• Combination of five years’ experience working directly in wildland fire suppression, with three years in Single Resource Boss and Incident Commander positions.
• Certification as Type 3 NWCG incident commander
• Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements, employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career and seasonal DNR employees.

Location: 
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Orting.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
 
DNR provides excellent benefits a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• A comprehensive benefit 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.

How to Apply: 
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position,
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• 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 you 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 with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
Veteran’s wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact Nancy Barker at (253) 312-4301, Nancy.Barker@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov