Blue Mountain Unit Fire Management Officer, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM)
Location: Southeast Region- Dayton or Clarkston, 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 at any time after 4/7/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Southeast Region as a Blue Mountain Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM). This position supports the agency's mission by providing wildland fire management services to, and on behalf of, the public. This critical service protects public resources, natural resources, and public safety. 

We safeguard what we value by working collaboratively across jurisdictional boundaries and with engaged communities. Washington is adapted and prepared, and our landscapes are healthy and resilient. We prevent wildland fire, use fire where allowable, and safely suppress unwanted fire. Washington’s forested landscapes are ecologically functioning and resilient and meet the economic and social needs of present and future generations.

This position serves several important roles for the agency, providing support for the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy and the Forest Health Strategic Plan for Eastern Washington. The position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. Additionally, the Blue Mountain Fire Unit Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager Position plays a key role in meeting the state’s forest health deliverables, primarily in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy.Duties

Required Qualifications: 

• 8 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience.
• Minimum qualification at Task Force Leader / Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
• Four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Experience as a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined work group.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.