Capitol Suppression and Regulation Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor

Capitol Suppression and Regulation Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)
Recruitment #2024-4-A113
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: South Puget Sound Region- Lacey, WA
Location flexibility may be available and considered
Flexible Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,700.00 – $4,968.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/11/2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Assistant Fire Management Officer for Regulation & Prevention, the Regulation & Prevention Technician position has great influence on the quality, image, and message delivered to the general public of Washington State. This position works closely with stakeholders and other agencies and plays a leadership role in fire suppression activities.  

The majority of the duties will include administering and approving burn permits, interpreting/applying fire regulations and IFPL restrictions, performing wildfire-ready neighbor structure assessments and community events, conducting wildland fire Training, and fire suppression. The Regulation & Prevention Technician works closely with fire suppression resources to suppress and prevent the spread of wildland fire.  

Other duties will include but are not limited to being a lead and/or unit instructor for NWCG fire courses for wildland fire training and leading and participating in wildland fire prevention activities. The Capital Unit is a fast-paced, team-oriented, and complex work environment that requires an individual who will communicate effectively and work within the team’s goals and dynamics to be successful.

Required Qualifications: 

• Single Resource Boss NWCG qualifications of one of the following; Engine Boss, Crew Boss, Felling Boss, Heavy Equipment Boss, Helicopter Manager OR the ability to obtain one of the qualifications listed above within one calendar year of employment and NWCG qualified as an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5).
• Knowledge of and experience with firefighting techniques, practices, terminology, equipment, and other resources for wildland fire management including support needs, communications, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of wildland fire regulatory practices, burn permit process and experience conducting Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination investigations.
• Experience in supervising wildland firefighting personnel.
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated experience professionally communicating with a variety of groups including subordinates, superiors, the public, and other partner organizations both written, verbal, and face-to-face, especially in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining cooperative, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Team effectiveness- understanding and ability to increase team effectiveness by focusing on situational awareness, communication skills, teamwork, task allocation, and decision-making within a framework of standard operating procedures.
• Employee Empowerment.