Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager, Chelan Fire Management Officer (FMO)
Recruitment #2024-8-3036
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- East Wenatchee, WA
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 anytime after 9/4/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

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Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and oversight of the fire program for the Chelan Fire Unit for the Washington Department of Natural Resources. The Fire Management Officer (FMO) Supervises 4 Wildland Fire Management Specialists and is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 2 Wildland Fire Management Supervisors, 1 Heavy Equipment Operator 2, and up to 6 Engine Leaders, as well as up to 35 Seasonal Fire Fighters in daily activities including training, pre-suppression, suppression, and fire regulation enforcement.

Job duties include:

• 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 4 Wildland Fire Management Specialists and is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 2 Wildland Fire Management Supervisors, 1 Heavy Equipment Operator 2, and up to 6  Engine Leaders, as well as up to 35 Seasonal Firefighters 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. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance.

Required Qualifications: 

• 8 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience.
• Minimum NWCG qualification at Task Force Leader / Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher. 
• 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Experience as a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined workgroup.