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This position operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment as the primary Wildland Fire Intelligence Coordinator.  The successful candidate will proactively gather, analyze, organize, and disseminate statistical wildland fire information/data to agency executives and management regarding wildfire incidents threatening life, natural resources, and property in Washington State. The incumbent will provide written and verbal daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal briefings to designated management. Although wildfire, incident management, or comparable experience through the military or law enforcement is desirable, the successful candidate will develop or possess knowledge of wildland firefighting techniques, common suppression practices, as well as resources and terminology used for wildland fire suppression. Analyze and teach reporting processes, such as 209 Situation Reports. As directed, will provide assistance to various positions within Wildfire Division, such as Training, Dispatch, Emergency Management Specialist, and act as an alternate State Agency Liaison, fulfilling these other duties as assigned.

• Work experience with data analysis and statistics.
• Ability to develop knowledge and wildland firefighting techniques, practices, resources and terminology used for wildland fire suppression.
• Ability to track, manipulate and report data.
• Proficient with computers, MS Office software and use of relational database management systems.
• Ability to learn methods for accessing and tracking GIS data.
• Ability to gain knowledge of fire and aviation weather technology, weather’s effect on various fuel types, and weather as it influences fire behavior.
• Ability to gain knowledge of ICS (Incident Command System) dispatch processes and procedures.
• Ability to gain knowledge of ROSS, NFDRS, NIMS,ICS, IQS, WFDSS, weather reporting programs, computer operations for data entry, storage and retrieval.
• Experience developing verbal and written informational briefings and/or presentations for management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to professionally represent agency management with all partners.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business or Natural Resource Management related field.
• Experience using ROSS, NFDRS, NIMS, ICS, IQS, WFDSS programs.
• Experience with Data/Geospatial Intelligence Collection.
• Experience working in a firefighting organization. .
• Knowledge of DNR organizational structures and procedures and those of federal, state and local partners as it relates to cooperative fire management agreements.
• Experience with wildland firefighting terminology, techniques and practices, use of equipment and other resources for wildland fire management including support needs, communications and safety precautions.
• Proof of completion of FEMA IS-100.B, IS-200.B, ICS-300, ICS-400, and IS-800.B or ability to complete within the first six months of hire.
• Experience working within the ICS system.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position does not require driving as an essential function.  However, employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid driving license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• Schedule variations include the incumbent to work beyond normal business hours particularly during fire season.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• 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 to this position 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.

Questions?  Please contact Aaron Schmidt at (360) 480-9657 / aaron.schmidt@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.