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This position supports the mission and goals of Department of Natural Resources through the fire suppression and regulation programs. Independently manages, coordinates, plans and implements the Fire Control, Emergency Fire Suppression, and Fire Regulation and Protection Assistance programs in Grays Harbor County within the Olympic Region. Performs and supervises the professional field activities of these programs within the wildland fire district.  Natural Resource Specialist 2’s in the Fire Program will be designated Lead for one of the following areas for the region; Fire Prevention, Fire Cache and Forest Patrol Assessment.  This position has been designated lead for Forest Patrol Assessment.

• Two years of professional forestry experience related to fire control, prevention, suppression, and education. (Typically this is achieved with a combination of education and experience.)
• NWCG qualified in one of the following positions: Firefighter Type 1, Engine Boss, Felling Boss, Crew Boss or Heavy Equipment boss,

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in fire suppression tactics and prevention activities
• Knowledge of forest regulation enforcement
• Knowledge of burn permit regulations
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups both internal and external.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources or Fire related field
• Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent and seasonal DNR employees
• Experience supervising wildland firefighting personnel
• Desire and ability to be trained and maintain certification as a NWCG qualification level of a Task Force Leader/Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
• Computer experience using Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to respond to the Hoquiam work center within 30 minutes for fire response.
• Must have the ability to serve as an instructor for fire related training
• Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License, two years of driving experience and provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license in during the past 3 years
• Successful candidates will be required to meet physical fitness standards for arduous level wildfire suppression work. This requires passing a work capacity test by completing within 45 minutes a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack. Supervised tests are administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Offers of employment are contingent on passing the arduous level pack test. If hired before passing the pack test, failure to pass the test would result in termination of probationary employment. (For promotional candidates, failure would result in reversion from trial service employment.)
• Duties include but may not be limited to lifting more than twenty five pounds, running, bending, twisting, walking and/or climbing
• Must be available to work hours outside of normal work schedule as needed for fire prevention and suppression activities
• Must obtain First Aid certification within first 6 months of employment and maintain certification while employed in 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.
  • 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.

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 Bryan Suslick at (360) 374-2850 / bryan.suslick@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.