Kulshan Fire Unit Manager, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM)/Fire Management Officer (FMO)
Recruitment #2024-9-2145
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Northwest Region- Bellingham, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,740.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 9/25/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

(See official listing for full details.)

Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Northwest Region Wildland District Manager and works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. This position provides leadership and oversight as the Kulshan Fire Unit Manager (FMO) consisting of three Wildland Fire Management Specialists (two AFMOs and a crew superintendent), a Heavy Equipment Operator, three Wildland Fire Management Supervisors (two techs and one crew foreman), four Wildland Fire Management Leads (permanent crew squad bosses), and up to 23 seasonal firefighters (five engine leads and 18 firefighters).

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Fire Protection and Suppression Program - Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs as outlined in RCW 76.04.015,016.
• Preparedness - Develops and implements annual pre-suppression project work plans for district staff.
• Supervision - Supervises 3 Wildland Fire Management Specialists, the Region heavy equipment operator, and is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 3 Wildland Fire Management Supervisors, 4 Wildland Fire Management Leads, and up to 5 Engine Leaders, as well as up to 18 Seasonal Fire Fighters in daily activities including training, pre-suppression, suppression, and fire regulation enforcement.
• Suppression - Providing supervision and incident leadership during wildland fire suppression (Initial Attack or Extended Attack)  
• Prescribed Fire Support – Leads and supervises crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
• Community Resilience - Lead and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
• Forest Health and Fuels Treatment – Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff.

Required Qualifications: 

• Four years of experience working in wildland fire suppression.
• Experience working in a wildland fire environment at the NWCG Task Force Leader/Strike Team Leader and IC4 or higher qualification level and maintaining currency of that qualification.
• Minimum of two years of successful supervisory experience, which may include fire line supervision.
• Experience working in wildland fire prevention/education programs.
• Experience serving as an instructor for NWCG wildland fire courses.
• Experience successfully implementing management goals, strategies, and resource allocation.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and successfully communicate with the team members.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently planning, prioritizing, and completing work on schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics.