Arcadia Regulation and Prevention Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)
Recruitment #2024-9-0383/4458
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Northeast Region- Deer Park, WA
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered 
Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/18/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

(See official listing for full details.)

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Assistant Fire Management Officer for Regulation, the Regulation & Prevention Technician position has great influence on the quality, image, and message delivered to the general public of Washington State. This position works closely with community partners and other agencies and plays a leadership role in fire suppression activities.  

The majority of the duties will include administering and approving burn permits, interpreting/applying fire regulations and IFPL restrictions, conducting wildland fire investigations, and fire suppression.  This position will act as a Wildland Fire Investigator regularly.  The Regulation & Prevention Technician works closely with fire suppression resources to suppress and prevent the spread of wildland fire.  

Other duties will include but are not limited to being a lead and/or unit instructor for NWCG fire courses for wildland fire training and leading and participating in wildland fire prevention activities. The Arcadia District is a fast-paced and complex work environment that requires an individual who will work within the team's goals and dynamics to be successful.

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with:
  • Firefighting techniques, practices, terminology, equipment, and other resources for wildland fire management including support needs, communications, and safety precautions.
  • Wildland fire regulatory practices and burn permit processes.
  • Fire weather technology, weather’s effect on various fuel types, and knowledge of weather as it influences fire behavior.
  • Demonstrated experience professionally communicating with a variety of groups including subordinates, superiors, the public, and other partner organizations both written and verbal, especially in stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining cooperative, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• NWCG Qualifications:
  • Single Resource Boss (Or the ability to attain within 1 calendar year)
  • Incident Commander Type 5
• Must annually pass the work capacity test at the arduous level.
• Proven experience in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, mapping, and Global Positioning technology.
• 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.
• General knowledge of conducting Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination investigations.