Responsibilities:

• Performs assignments relating to wildland fire preparedness. Initiates individual fire prevention contacts and assists with the Fire Prevention Plan completion.  
• Constructs, maintains, and posts fire prevention signs.  
• Participates in cooperative group fire prevention and preparedness education activities.
• Conducts prescribed fire support, forest health treatment, State Uplands support, and issues burn permits.
• Works as a wildland firefighting engine leader supervising 2-3 wildland firefighters.
• Participates in statewide fire suppression activities.  
• Protects life, property, infrastructure, and natural resources from wildland and urban interface fires to minimize resource loss and fire costs while ensuring firefighter and public safety.
• Maintains all equipment in a state of fire-readiness.
• Inspects outdoor burning on department-protected lands, and ensures compliance with smoke management and fire regulations.
• Supervises 2-3 exempt firefighter positions in daily activities including training, fire preparedness, suppression, fire regulation enforcement, and burn permit activities.
• Develops and implements a daily routine for the engine and crew.
• Oversees and participates in the interviewing process for fire staff and makes recommendations on the hiring of new exempt firefighters.  
• Responsible for training, scheduling work projects, reviewing time and activity reports, equipment mileage and maintenance logs, preparing performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary actions.  
• Responsible for assigning and directing firefighter positions in their work activities.
• Assists with instruction of required NWCG 100 and 200 level training, LCES, refresher training, and Operator Safety Training to the public and contractors.  
• Assists with wildland fire training to federal, state, county, city, and private industry personnel.  
• Assists with TREX and other prescribed fire-focused training events.  
• Assists with or leads in-house district training courses as assigned under the direction of the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Fully qualified to the NWCG “Red Card” qualification of one or more single resource boss (SRB) qualifications: Heavy Equipment Boss, Firing Boss, Crew Boss, Helicopter Boss, Felling Boss, or Engine Boss.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
• Knowledge and/or experience of:
  • DNR Burn Permit Regulations
  • Smoke Management
  • Regulatory Education
  • Fire Regulatory and Enforcement
  • Fire Prevention Programs
  • Fire Investigations
  • Fire Suppression
• Good writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Experience in computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Global Positioning Systems.
• Ability to work with the public, sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Must complete and pass IS-700 and ICS-100 courses
• Must pass the DNR work capacity test or “Pack Test” at the arduous level prior to starting work and annually thereafter
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• The fire suppression and prescribed fire work is strenuous outdoor work in all weather conditions. Must be able to traverse uneven and mountainous terrain e.g.: very steep terrain; rocky, loose, or muddy ground surfaces; thick vegetation; down/standing trees; wet leaves/grass; varied climates (cold, hot, wet, dry, humid, snow, rain); high altitudes; heights; holes and drop-offs; very rough roads; open bodies of water; isolated/remote sites. Might need to work in close quarters, with limited/disrupted sleep.
• This position will be assigned an agency vehicle. The position requires significant driving and field visits within a geographically assigned area.
• 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 in which they have held a license during the past three years. 

• Hold multiple single resource boss qualifications and/or Incident Commander Type 4, Strike Team Leader/Task Force Leader, and Wildland Fire Investigator.
• Knowledge of and experience with:
  • Prescribed Fire Operations
  • Burn Plan Writing
  • GIS
• Fire Effects and Fuel Load Monitoring
• A Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited institution in a Fire Science, Natural Resource, or related field.
• Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to Permanent, Seasonal Career, and Seasonal DNR Employees.

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.