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Wildland Fire and Forest Health Specialist, Wildland Fire Operations Technician 2<\/strong> Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?<\/strong> Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n This position will support the agency\u2019s Forest Health Strategic Plan by participating in wildland fire suppression efforts during the active fire season and contributing to hazardous fuels mitigation projects. The primary function of this position during active fire season will be to serve as an engine boss. This position is responsible for conducting hazard risk assessments on residential properties, coordinating and accomplishing Wildland Urban Interface mapping to include structure protection assessments and fire hazard assessments, as well as work on fuels reduction assignments. They will also be involved in Rx burn implementation support including roles such as firing, holding, and burn boss. This position plays a key role in meeting the state\u2019s forest health deliverables, primarily in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy.<\/p>\n This individual will be expected to provide critical leadership in initial and extended attack fire suppression. Strong decision making skills and a desire to take on responsibility are valued and encouraged. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the Wildland Fire Core Values of Duty, Respect, and Integrity.<\/dd>\n Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/strong> 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. DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong> 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\u00a0CareersHelp@des.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Application Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional Information:<\/strong> Veterans wishing to claim Veteran\u2019s 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. \u00a0We thank you and are grateful for your service!<\/p>\n 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\u00a0DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>. \u00a0Those 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\u00a0www.washingtonrelay.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.<\/p>\n Check us out on:<\/strong>\u00a0DNR\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0YouTube<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0WordPress<\/a><\/p>\n Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact Matt Cervenka at 360-640-3650,\u00a0Matt.cervenka@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail us at\u00a0DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40289"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40289"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40290,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40289\/revisions\/40290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nRecruitment #2021-05-7839<\/strong>
\nThis is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.<\/p>\n
\nThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Olympic Region. We are\u00a0actively seeking a Wildland Fire Operations Technician 2.\u00a0The DNR is home to Washington\u2019s largest on-call fire department that is responsible for protecting over 13 million acres in both state and privately owned lands. Working with interagency partners, DNR embraces an all hands all lands vision. DNR\u2019s Fire Program serves the communities of Washington, and are strong advocates of wildland fire prevention, suppression, and mitigation.<\/dd>\n\n
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\nOne 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 Port Angeles. For more information on this area visit,\u00a0https:\/\/www.visitportangeles.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAbout the Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(DNR).\u00a0<\/strong>
\nOur mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n
\nTo 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.<\/p>\n\n
\nThis recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<\/p>\n