Title: Prescribed Fire Unit Manager
Work Location: Eastern Washington
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $5,241.00 - $7,589.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: 7/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Duties
Some of what our Prescribed Fire Manager will enjoy doing,
Prescribed burn planning with focused responsibility in south central/southeast Washington or north central/northeast providing expert technical assistance to land management staff and others:
Provide technical expertise and consultation services to department land managers regarding the use of prescribed fire to protect and manage forests and other habitats and enhance ecosystem health on WDFW lands.
Assist the forestry program with land management practices involving prescribed fire and management options to protect lands from wildfires.
Under general direction and in collaboration with agency foresters, wildlife biologists, and WLA Managers, independently plan and lead prescribed fire management projects on WDFW lands to restore and maintain forests and other habitats.
Prepare burn plan objectives, standards, and timelines over multiple WDFW regions and geographical areas.
Lead Prescribed Burn Implementation with focused responsibility in south central/southeast or north central/northeast Washington:
Implement and supervise burns meeting or exceeding National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards at a minimum of RXB3 (Prescribed Burn Boss 3) and FIRB (Firing Boss).
Supervise the south or north central team leader while providing professional level fire leadership for other staff as needed:
Provide leadership and guidance to the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) Team Leader and indirect reports, by setting standards for work plans, maintenance, training, safety, hiring, budget tracking, and burn unit preparation.
Perform administrative duties:
Develop and maintain records of Rx burns, personnel records, costs tracking for Rx burns and other program needs.
Develop equipment acquisition needs and repairs for the unit. Maintain budget tracking logs and works with Finance for assistance.
Perform other duties as assigned:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Rx Fire Operations, and in collaboration with agency foresters, wildlife biologists, and WLA Managers, help develop and implement fire effects monitoring and inventory needs of the agency.
Assist with developing working relationships and agreements with other fire management organizations, private contractors, and local fire districts.
During non-fire periods, coordinate with agency foresters, wildlife biologists, and WLA Managers to conduct miscellaneous duties such as forest thinning, fence repair or construction, weed abatement, and hazard tree removal.
