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Wildfire division is looking for a self-motivated, outward-facing expert in silvicultural smoke management. We are re-emphasizing our collaborative approach and understanding of our smoke sensitive communities, our forest health problem, our fire-reliant prairie species, and industrial foresters’ need to dispose of slash by burning, when appropriate. We need a problem-solving, solution-oriented individual to work with program constituents in state and federal government, non-governmental agencies, private industry, and public health to walk a precarious line between protecting sensitive communities and scenic assets, while facilitating forest burning necessary for forest health restoration, fuels reduction and industrial operations.

The incumbent for this position will display excellent independent judgment, a capacity to work with diverse stakeholders while supporting the agency’s mission, and an ability to balance competing interests with integrity and forthrightness. Internally, this position will work closely with the section fuels expert, meteorologist, and regional fire foresters to balance the need for prescribed burning with impacts on human health from smoke. The incumbent in this position will travel frequently to build local relationships, develop on-the-ground knowledge, and compile a burn calendar that can be used to develop agency smoke management strategies. This position will become the agency expert on prescribed burning, silvicultural smoke, and local application of restoration strategies.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher and/or professional work experience totaling six years in natural resources management. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of professional work experience.
• A demonstrated understanding of wildland fire, meteorology, air quality policy issues and laws, and current agency fire regulation laws and associated agency policy and rules.
• The ability to work with diverse and competing interest groups to accomplish agency program goals, ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet work deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software is essential, and programming applications is beneficial to the position.
• Understanding of forest fuels, prescribed burning, and analyzing the consumption of fuels as it relates to prescribed burning and smoke management is necessary.
• The ability to work toward and maintain qualifications as a fire investigator, Fire Behavior Analyst, Long Term Field Analyst, or other ICS specialty.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function.  Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
• You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.

Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.

Questions?  Please contact Jonathan Guzzo at phone number (360) 902-1229 / Jonathan.Guzzo@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) by dialing 711.