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Under the direction of the Fire Control Unit, the Fire Technician position has great influence on the quality, image and message delivered to the general public of Washington State.  This position works closely with stakeholders and other agencies, and plays a leadership role in fire suppression activities.  The majority of the duties will include administering and approving burn permits, interpreting/applying fire regulations and IFPL restrictions, conducting wildland fire investigations, and fire suppression.  This position will act as a Wildland Fire Investigator regularly.  The Fire Technician will work closely with fire suppression resources to suppress and prevent the spread of wildland fire.  Other duties will include but are not limited to being a lead and/or instructor for NWCG fire courses for wildland fire training, leading and participating in wildland fire prevention activities.

The WADNR Arcadia District is responsible for wildfire suppression, prevention and regulation in all or parts of four counties (Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens and Lincoln) including one hundred thousand acres of state trust land and Fish and Wildlife Refuge lands. The Arcadia District, in a typical year conducts initial attack on approximately 230 wildfire incidents, processes approximately 400 burn permits request and provides numerous training courses with local cooperators. A large part of the Arcadia district is located in the Wildland Urban Interface of the greater Spokane area.  Interagency cooperation occurs on the vast majority of fires and  in most  fire training courses within the Arcadia District. This interagency cooperation includes working with local fire districts, State and Federal partners and is an important function of this position. The Arcadia district contains diverse fuel types that range from agriculture/shrub steppe, to dry ponderosa pine and hemlock/sub-alpine fir forest.

• NWCG qualified as Fire Fighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5
• Must pass arduous level physical fitness “pack” test annually
• Knowledge of  and experience with firefighting techniques, practices, terminology, equipment and other resources for wildland fire management including support needs, communications, safety precautions.
• Knowledge of fire and aviation weather technology, weather’s effect on various fuel types, knowledge of weather as it influences fire behavior.
• Knowledge of Department of Natural Resources wildland fire regulatory practices, and burn permit processes.
• Ability to use MS Office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to professionally represent the agency with the public and all partners.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• NWCG qualification as a Single Resource Boss
• NWCG qualified as Wildland Fire Investigator (INVF)
• NWCG qualified as Task Force Leader and ICT4
• Maintains currency in fire regulation training
• Completed FEMA ICS courses 100, 200, 700, 800.
• Skilled in supervision, leadership and management of people.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather 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 and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. at 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.
• 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 Randall ‘Jason’ Cirksena at phone number (509) 710-8129/randall.cirksena@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).  The DNR is an equal opportunity employer.  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) 902-1097.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) by dialing 711.