Type: Full-time, On-site
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Salary: $41,724.00 - $55,584.00 Annually
Deadline: 10/18/2024
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region.
Duties:
These positions report to the Kulshan Foreman (WFMS) and operate under state regulations, agency policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and strategic plans. They may lead seasonal and permanent firefighters during suppression operations and work projects. Responsibilities include ensuring proficiency in suppression techniques and managing administrative duties for the Agency. Additionally, these positions may be called upon to staff or lead a Type 5 Wildland Fire Engine as needed.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
Position Specific Competencies:
Employee Empowerment
Team Effectiveness
Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
DNR Core Competencies:
Personal Accountability
Value Others
Compassionate Communication
Inspire Others
Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
Work is performed in the office setting (30%) of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to wintertime. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning.
The position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy icy conditions with poor to little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel.
A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Must possess an NWCG Firefighter 1 qualification.
Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG
Desired Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in fire science, natural resource, or related field; or some higher education that required course work in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture.
Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher.
Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career, and seasonal DNR employees.
Skills in evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs.
Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don’t hesitate to apply!
