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POSITION PROFILE:
Under the direction of the Blue Mountain Unit Fire Forester, performs professional and skilled technical resource protection-related activities.  Responsible for planning, implementing and performing prevention, suppression, pre-suppression, fuels reduction projects, burn permit and training activities within the district.

• Four years of experience working in a wildland fire program
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel – training, preparedness and suppression
• Knowledge of burn permit and fire regulations
• Knowledge of regulatory education and enforcement
• Knowledge of forest fire prevention and suppression techniques
• General wildland forestry skills i.e., compass and map reading, driving on unimproved roads
• Ability in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Resource Management or related field.
• Knowledge of employment rules and regulations.
•  Knowledge of the Incident Command System.
• NWCG certification at the Task Force Leader (TFL) and Incident Commander Type 4 level or higher

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Qualified in any of the NWCG Single Resource Boss positions or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Must pass work capacity test at the arduous level.
• May require night and weekend work, as well as travel.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a high stress environment.

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 Thomas Schoenfelder at (509) 607-6204 THOMAS.SCHOENFELDER@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.