Assistant Fixed Wing Unit Manager, Wildland Fire Management Specialist

Assistant Fixed Wing Unit Manager, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMS)
Recruitment #2024-1-4419
Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position
Anticipated Seasonal employment is February-December 2024
Location: Olympia, WA
Location flexibility may be available and considered
Flexible Work Hours may be available and considered 
Salary:  $4,174.00 – $5,615.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 1/15/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you someone who loves the outdoors and aviation, and is passionate about becoming a key player in managing our SEAT Management staff working for Washington State? Do you appreciate a team-driven environment, and enjoy working hard and seeing results? Do you have excellent practical skills, and enjoy teaching and developing people and plans with a proven ability for working as part of a team? If so, then this is the job for you. As the Assistant Fixed Wing Unit Manager, you will be working closely with the Fixed Wing Unit Manager to run up to 7 bases, 12+ aircraft, and 5 SEAT Managers all across the state of Washington.

Required Qualifications: 

• SEAT Manager qualified (SEMG).
• Parking Tender qualified.
• Ramp Manager qualified.
• Experience in the development and implementation of training and work plans.
• Knowledge of fire behavior and aircraft use supporting an Incident Command System.
• Knowledge of accepted safety practices in suppressing fires.
• 2 years supervising Aviation wildland fire resources.
• Understanding and use of Agency/Program/Cooperators Aviation plans and contracts.
• 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.