Wildland Fire Management Lead

*Wildland Fire Management Lead* *Recruitment #2023-10-A061/A063/A064/A065* *Full-time, Permanent, Represented position* *Location: South Puget Sound Region- Issaquah, WA* *Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered* *Relocation Compensation may be available and considered* *Salary: $3,537.
00 - $4,723.
00 Monthly * Positions with permanent duty stations in King County receive an additional 5% added to their monthly base salary.
The salary listed in this announcement reflects the additional 5%.
Review of applications is ongoing.
We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 11/3/23.
It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
*Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?* The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is home to Washington’s largest on-call fire department that is responsible for protecting over 13 million acres of both state and privately owned lands.
Working with interagency partners, DNR embraces an all hands all lands vision.
DNR’s fire program serves the communities of Washington and is a strong advocate of wildland fire prevention, suppression, and mitigation.
The Pinnacle Unit with the South Puget Sound (SPS) region of the DNR is looking for the right person to join the emerging team of the newly created regional fire unit module (Handcrew).
The Pinnacle Unit covers Pierce and King Counties of the SPS region, with abundant recreational opportunities in the region, while maintaining close proximity to the amenities of the Seattle metro area.
The Pinnacle Unit is adjacent to federally administered lands of Mt.
Rainier National Park and the Mt.
Baker Snoqualmie National Forest as well as multiple municipal fire protection districts.
Opportunities for interagency cooperation abound.
This position will support the agency's Wildfire Management operations by supporting wildland fire suppression efforts as a handcrew module Squad Boss during active fire season as well as supporting fuel mitigation project implementation and planning.
This position may conduct non-suppression hazard risk assessments on residential properties and communities as well as other pre-suppression mitigation efforts.
This position may serve as an acting module leader in the absence of the actual assistant.
Additional coordination of combined modules during suppression assignments to form a 20-person crew will be required.
This position also will be involved with RX burn implementation support roles.
Individuals 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.
*Responsibilities:* Perform assignments relating to wildland fire mitigation and suppression.
Assist module supervisors in hiring and management of the module, including seasonal training and pre and post-fire season preparations.
Participates in cooperative group fire prevention and preparedness education activities and prescribed fire implementation.
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.
May lead 3-6 exempt firefighter positions in daily activities including training, fire preparedness, suppression, fire regulation enforcement, and burn permit activities.
Develop and implement a daily routine for the squad as directed by the crew overhead.
Responsible for assisting with training, scheduling work projects, reviewing time and activity reports, equipment mileage and maintenance logs, preparing performance evaluations, and recommending disciplinary actions.
Assists with 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.
Assist with wildland fire training to federal, state, county, city, and private industry personnel.
Assist 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:* * Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
* Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.
* Employee Empowerment.
* Team Effectiveness.
* Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,444.
00 - $56,676.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Dependent health insurance coverage * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person