Fuels Specialist 2, NRS2
Recruitment #2023-9-A223
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Central Washington (Chelan, Kittitas or Yakima Counties)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,174.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Fuels Specialist position provides professional level prescribed fire/forestry expertise on DNR uplands to 1) sustain long-term ecosystem and economic viability; and 2) ensure long-term access to the forest lands and the benefits derived from them. This position is part of a team that helps Southeast region achieve the Policy for Sustainable Forests mission through strong leadership, thoughtful decision making, and excellent planning. The individual that fills this role will be exposed to a wide variety of work and interactions with Department staff, cooperators, private landowners and the public regarding the mission and work of the Department. If you want to make a difference and help shape the health of the forests, for future generations, of Washington State through the use of prescribed fire then this is the job for you.
Required Qualifications:
At a minimum must be certified as a Firefighter 2 (FFT2) per the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications (PMS 310-1).
Experience with forest mensuration and survey tools such as GPS, laser measurement devices, compass, clinometer, and other forestry equipment.
Associates Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Earth Sciences
OR 2 years of equivalent experience working in a forested environment.Competent in the use of ArcGIS, standard Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) programs and mobile devices.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
