NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM)
Stevens County – Colville, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,740/mo - $6,384/mo
2+ years expThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within their Northeast Region for a Fire Management Officer. This role involves managing the fire suppression program, coordinating with various agencies, and ensuring effective fire prevention and training initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for hiring permanent fire staff and overseeing the hiring of seasonal staff
Responsible for assigning work to permanent staff
Manage the unit's fire suppression program
Protect life, property, and natural resources from wildland and urban interface fires while ensuring firefighter and public safety
Coordinate the unit silviculture burn permit program
Supervises staff who issue burning permits, including permits for large broadcast burns, silvicultural under-burns, and burning that will consume 100 tons or greater of forest slash, thus requiring smoke management approval
Manage the units' fire training program
Assists with the State Fire Academies and other various Interagency/DNR Trainings
Manage the units' fire prevention program
Provides supervision and guidance to staff in the implementation of fire prevention and fire education activities within the unit
May perform as a public speaker for fire prevention and homeowner protection to the public
Qualification
Required
NWCG Qualifications: Incident Commander Type 4
NWCG Qualifications: Strike Team Leader; OR Any two Single Resource Boss qualifications; OR Have two (2) years' experience as a Single Resource Boss
Wildland fire management experience
Supervisory experience and an understanding of the operational management of a wildland fire management unit
Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience in agreements and/or contract negotiations
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first
Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others
Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best
Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self and others
Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully
Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity and shows regard for their opinions
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion and environmental justice practices
Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed
DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence
Must annually pass the work capacity test at the arduous level as required by NWCG
The position assigned duty station is the unit work center in Colville, Washington. A portion of the work is performed in an office setting (40%), while the other portion is performed in the field (60%), requiring the ability to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. This often requires working long, irregular hours on workdays, weekends, holidays, day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance, calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinary strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time
Position requires 50% of time in the field, traveling alone, supervising fire staff on various fires and crew projects. Travel between fires, work centers, and burn permit locations
A valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in a Fire Science, Natural Resource, or related field
Experience with fire regulation and enforcement
Experience with forest fire prevention
Experience with fire investigation
Experience with burn permit regulation
Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career, and seasonal DNR employees
NWCG Qualifications: Division Supervisor
NWCG Qualifications: Type 3 Incident Commander
NWCG Qualifications: Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2
Benefits
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
Statewide vanpool program
A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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