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- Description<\/dt>\n
- \n<\/div>\nFULL-TIME\/CAREER SEASONAL\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\nNATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 1\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nASSISTANT PRESCRIBED FIRE CREW TEAM LEADER\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWDFW Wildlife Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\nYakima, Washington<\/div>\nAnticipated Season: 9 Months\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nMarch 15th – December 17th\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\nAre you passionate and dedicated to promoting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) conservation mission?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Are you a leader with strong work ethic?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Do you have experience in\u00a0<\/strong>prescribed fire or wildland fire suppression assignments?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Do you want to get your boots dirty and work in the great outdoors? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
If so, then join a great team that shares your interests! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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With that in mind,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Picture yourself<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0supporting the WDFW mission by coordinating and performing professional and skilled fire regime restoration efforts while supervising a professional prescribed burn team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This is an opportunity to\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>support fire dependent dry forests, rangelands, and wildlife habitats through safe fuels reduction, reconfiguration, and implementation of prescribed burns on WDFW owned\/managed lands.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
With your experience<\/em><\/strong>, you will serve as a burn team assistant supervisor for the South Central Washington Zone.<\/p>\n
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Our ideal candidates<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>have strong leadership skills, are able to take initiative, have a strong safety focus, can work independently, have excellent inter-personal communication and relationship skills.<\/p>\n
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We are seeking team players\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>with demonstrated talent representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n
- Duties<\/dt>\n
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Our Assistant Prescribed Fire Crew Team Leader,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Leads a team of six professional Natural Resource Technician 2\u2019s.<\/li>\n
- Provides technical and administrative supervision while helping accomplish overall ecological fire management goals.<\/li>\n
- Supervises the day to day accomplishments.<\/li>\n
- Assists with scheduling and adjusting short term priorities.<\/li>\n
- Improves production and increases the quality of work directed.<\/li>\n
- Assists in the development of performance standards and evaluates work performance with the Prescribed Fire Crew Team Leader (Natural Resource Specialist 2).<\/li>\n
- Accomplishes overall ecological fire management including planning and preparation of tools and equipment, preparation of burn areas, line construction, fuels inventory and area layout.<\/li>\n
- Implements firing techniques using firing devices, post burn monitoring\/patrolling and mop up functions.<\/li>\n
- Maintains ecological function of natural systems for the benefit of wildlife and fisheries habitat.<\/li>\n
- Provides on the job training to complete tasks within the team functions.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong>\n
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- Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the field.<\/li>\n
- Field work includes working in remote locations, adverse weather, and in often smokey conditions on uneven terrain while carrying a fire field pack and tools.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Schedule:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\n
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- Typical Schedule is Monday \u2013 Friday – 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n
- Work hours will remain flexible to ensure program goals are achieved.<\/li>\n
- Work will exceed 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week during prescribed burning seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Travel Requirements:<\/strong>\n
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- Frequent travel to conduct implementation of fuels projects, especially during prescribed burning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Tools and Equipment:<\/strong>\n
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- Firefighting tools and equipment, including engines, hand tools, pumps and water handling equipment, and chainsaws.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Customer Interactions:<\/strong>\n
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- Interactions with other agencies, contractors and the public will occur regularly.<\/li>\n
- Interactions include communicating\/explaining fire control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n
- Qualifications<\/dt>\n
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- High School Diploma or GED.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- One (1) year of experience as a timber faller, forestry equipment operator, forest technician, lead worker in forestry activities, or wildland suppression activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- An Associate\u2019s degree in a natural resource technology program may substitute for the one (1) year of required experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Three (3) months of experience as the supervisor or lead of a forestry crew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- Three (3) years of experience on prescribed burns or wildland fire suppression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0AND\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Must be qualified as a FFT1 (Firefighter Type 1).<\/li>\n
- Must be capable of passing the arduous physical fitness standard of carrying 45-pound pack 3 miles in 45 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Must be 18 years old at time of employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Certifications\/Licenses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Must hold a valid state driver\u2019s license at time of hire.<\/li>\n
- Must be certified and current under National Wildfire Coordinating Group specifications and standards.\n
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- Qualified as FFT1 having received training in:\n
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- Introduction to Incident Command System (I-100).<\/li>\n
- Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180).<\/li>\n
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190).<\/li>\n
- Firefighter Training (S-130).<\/li>\n
- Advanced Firefighter (S-131).<\/li>\n
- Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- A Bachelor\u2019s degree involving major study in forestry, agriculture, aqua culture, business, engineering, geology, forestry, or a related natural science.<\/li>\n
- One (1) year of professional experience\u00a0in\u00a0forestry, agriculture, aqua culture, business, engineering, geology, forestry, or a related natural science.<\/li>\n
- Career oriented toward fire ecology\/science and learning to use fire to achieve resource management objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Trainings:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Portable pumps and water use (S-211)<\/li>\n
- Initial attack incident commander (S-200)<\/li>\n
- Intermediate fire behavior (S-290)<\/li>\n
- Firing Operations (S-219)<\/li>\n
- Facilitator Instructor(M-410)<\/li>\n
- First-aid\/CPR certification or similar certification such as first responder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Knowledge of:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Use of fire management tools and fuels inventory tools.<\/li>\n
- Equipment operation (ATV, UTV, 4-wheel drive vehicles, brush fire engine, water pumps).<\/li>\n
- Use of water handling equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Train and mentor and develop subordinates with informal training and formal training classes.<\/li>\n
- Effectively work with multiple individuals from multiple organizations towards a common goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n
- Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n
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Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n
In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n
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- Cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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- Resume<\/strong>\u00a0that includes education and employment history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- Contact information for\u00a0three professional references<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Accurate answers to all\u00a0supplemental questions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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The Department of Fish and Wildlife\u2019s 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. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Learn about our\u00a0agency<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0perks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>of working for WDFW!<\/p>\n
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. \u00a0We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency\u2019s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.<\/p>\n
WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), \u00a0 Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, \u00a0 Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.<\/p>\n
UNION – WAFWP:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<\/strong><\/p>\n
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n
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- Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to\u00a0RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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- Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n
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- Notify us of your military spouse status by email at\u00a0RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 MS)<\/li>\n
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at\u00a0RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
As part of WDFW\u2019s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. \u00a0 Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\u00a0Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.<\/em><\/p>\n
This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW\u2019s legal obligations: mitigate fire risk and legally required weed control, activities associated with maintaining assets..<\/em><\/p>\n
*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocol including the use of face masks).<\/em><\/p>\n
- Notify us of your military spouse status by email at\u00a0RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Accurate answers to all\u00a0supplemental questions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Contact information for\u00a0three professional references<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Resume<\/strong>\u00a0that includes education and employment history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- Qualified as FFT1 having received training in:\n
- Three (3) years of experience on prescribed burns or wildland fire suppression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- Three (3) months of experience as the supervisor or lead of a forestry crew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- An Associate\u2019s degree in a natural resource technology program may substitute for the one (1) year of required experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- One (1) year of experience as a timber faller, forestry equipment operator, forest technician, lead worker in forestry activities, or wildland suppression activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
- Work Setting, including hazards:<\/strong>\n