Wildland Fire Management Division Manager 
Recruitment #2021-05-1427
This is a Full-time, Exempt, Non-Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Executive Management Division. The Department of Natural Resources is Washington State’s primary wildland fire agency serving the citizens of our state through safe and effective wildland fire prevention, mitigation, preparedness and suppression. Working with interagency partners, the DNR embraces an “all hands all lands” vision.

Responsibilities:

• This position manages the department’s Wildland Fire Management Division. The Division is responsible for:

  • Primary fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression, including aviation, on 13 million acres of state and private forestland in addition to providing assistance to other agencies through federal and local interagency agreements.
  • Protection of air quality through regulation of silvicultural burning and smoke management.
  • Community preparedness.
  • Correction camps’ program which trains and provides management and oversight to incarcerated individuals who support and suppress wildland fire, perform silvicultural work on state land, and conduct other reimbursable work for external entities.

• The position represents the Department on a variety of interagency and cooperator groups including the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG), the NW Multiagency Coordinating (NW MAC) Group, the Fire Defense Council (FDC), and the Western States Fire Managers (WSFM), and participates on various Department advisory groups including the Wildfire (WFAC), Forest Health (FHAC), and Utility Wildland Fire Prevention (UWFPAC).Advisory Committees.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildland Fire Management, Forest Management, Forest Ecology, Watershed Management, and/or other natural resource management specialty/focus.
• Eight years or more of experience and knowledge of wildland fire management within the United States; including rules, laws, principles and practices such as:
  1. State and federal laws, budgets, and policies applicable to fire protection and suppression, smoke management, forest stewardship.
  2. Federal program structures and budgeting processes, including; National Forest System, State and Private Forestry Cooperative Programs, and hazardous fuels programs.
  3. Emergency management principals and the roles federal, state and local organizations play in preparing for and managing emergencies.
  4. Various interest groups and stakeholders affection each of the division’s programs.
  5. The role regulatory programs play in Wildfire.
• Two years or more of experience in wildland fire management and natural resource policy issues at the state and/or federal level.
• Knowledge of public sector management including planning, organizing, directing, budgeting, policy development, legislative process, and personnel management.
• Demonstrated ability to work and achieve success in a highly dynamic work setting.
• A successful record of achievement in supporting executive and organizational decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability of fiscal responsibility and accountability through budget design and management.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen interior and exterior partnerships.
• Experience working with diverse and competing interest groups to develop solutions and resolve conflicts around high-profile projects or issues.
• Superior leadership and collaboration skills including the ability to listen, understand, facilitate, motivate negotiate, and work skillfully in those settings to support a wide-array of interests and objectives.
• Ability to strategically develop and manage complex projects that meet multiple objectives and see those projects from inception to completion.
• Make effective public presentations both large and small audiences.
• Experience working with a MS Office products.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

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 Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are 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
• 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 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 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 with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans 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) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 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 supervisor at George Geissler at (360) 902-1001, George.Geissler@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov