Arcadia, Fire Management Officer, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager

Arcadia, Fire Management Officer, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager

The East Zone of the Northeast Region is the most active fire program in the State of Washington and features high-density urban interface fuels and complex jurisdictions. Interested candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced, dynamic environment where ensuring safe, effective suppression operations and building and maintaining interagency partnerships are key to success. This position supports the mission and goals of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through fire suppression, prevention, and regulation programs. Responsibilities include : plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement the fire program within the local fire units. The Fire Management Officer coordinates with other local government and federal fire suppression agencies, including; fire districts, Washington State Parks, Washington Dept. of Ecology, Spokane Regional Clean Air, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. A typical year's workload for the Arcadia Unit includes approximately 380 fires, 370 burn permit requests, reviewing the Forest Fire Protection Assessment, and putting on numerous trainings with local cooperators and WADNR staff. The Fire Management Officer position requires the ability to foster positive working relationships amongst the other region Fire Management Officers and region employees, while also interacting with the general public, fire service agencies, contractors, and other state, county, and federal agencies on a routine basis. It will require you to exercise your knowledge of wildfire suppression tactics and equipment, forest protection regulations, wildland fire training requirements (310-1), employee leadership, and communication skills.