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The Wildfire Operations District Manager provides the leadership and oversight for wildfire preparedness, and suppression in Southeast Region.  SE Regions fire jurisdiction covers 2.4 million acres of non-federal forested lands. This position has five Natural Resource Specialist 2 direct reports. This staff is responsible for ensuring SE region has fully trained and qualified seasonal wildland fire suppression staff (29 engine crews, one 20-person hand crew) for initial and extended attack, and for communicating agency policies, procedures, and expectations to all staff.  The Fire Operation District Manager is critical for building and maintaining positive relationships with federal and local wildland fire partners in order to achieve shared fire preparedness and suppression goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of wildland fire prevention and suppression practices and tactics
• Current qualification as a Division Supervisor (DIVS) or Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3), or the ability to complete one of those ratings within one (1) year of hire.
• Knowledge of and experience in the Incident Command System.
• Knowledge in personnel management principles and merit system rules, and employee union agreements, gained through primary supervision for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated high caliber skills in verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of leadership and organizational development principles, with demonstrated application experience
• Knowledge of natural resource management policies and issues
• Skills in agreement and contract negotiations.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in other facets of the Incident Command System outside of operations
• Skills in dollar budget development review or the ability to gain skills within one year of hire
• Commitment to continual learning and adaption to technology advances
• Skills in evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Must pass “Arduous” WCT
• 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.

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
 
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.
  • 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 Wyatt Leighton at phone number (509) 925-0959/ wyatt.leighton@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 (TRS) by dialing 711.