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Forest Health Engine Captain, Wildland Fire Management SupervisorThe Northeast Region of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively seeking two Forest Health Engine Captains (Wildland Fire Management Supervisors) to support the goals and mission statement of the Department. The DNR is responsible for protecting over 13 million acres of both state- and privately-owned lands. Working with interagency partners, DNR embraces an all-hands, all lands vision. DNR serves the communities of Washington and is a strong advocate of wildland fire prevention, suppression, and mitigation. During the non-fire season months of the year, this position will be a supervisor on the newly created River City Fuels Crew. During the fire season, this position will act as an Engine Captain conducting initial attack wildfire suppression.Responsibilities include operating as a supervisor for the River City Fuels Crew, supervising up to four Wildland Fire Management Technicians, and operating as a Wildland Firefighting Engine Captain on a Type 5 brush Engine in the Arcadia District, supervising up to four Wildland Firefighters.Required Qualifications include a high school diploma, NWCG qualifications, supervisory experience, and experience with fire effects, fire fuel reduction, smoke management, regulatory education, fire regulatory and enforcement, fire prevention programs, fire suppression, and silvicultural techniques to improve forest health. Required Competencies include good writing and verbal communication skills, ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies, commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices, and performing assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention.Desired Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in fire science, natural resources, forestry, or related field, NWCG qualifications, experience with prescribed fire operations, burn plan writing, DNR burn permit regulations, silvicultural techniques to improve habitat for fish and wildlife, monitoring and/or data collection for fire effects, forest insects and disease, and/or forest health conditions, and knowledge of the application Survey 1-2-3.Application Requirements include an online application, cover letter, resume, references, and complete all supplemental questions. Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number, year of birth, etc.).
Worksite address
deer park, WA, 99006, US
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