Fire District Assistance Specialist/Wildland Program Coordinator

Fire District Assistance Specialist/Wildland Program Coordinator 1 (WPC1)
Full Telework flexibility 
Salary: $5,241.00 – $7,043.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/7/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Wildland Fire Management Division – Fire District Assistance Program as a Fire District Assistance Specialist. The main purpose of the Fire District Assistance program is to provide local and rural Fire Districts/Departments, within Washington State opportunities to establish, develop, improve, and maintain their Wildland Firefighting suppression capabilities. Our program has a continuing mission to improve the abilities of Fire Districts/Departments assisting with the defense of Washington State lands suppression efforts across the 13 million acres of private, state, and tribal-owned forestlands.

Responsibilities:

• Wildland Acquisition Activities – Federal Government Surplus Equipment
• Wildland Acquisition Activities – Federal Government Surplus Equipment Inventory Management
• Federal and State Grant Administration, Agreements, and Training

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in a natural resources-related field AND four years of related experience in natural resources, property management, or emergency management.
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of experience implementing a wildland fire program (e.g. prevention, suppression, training, technical or financial support).
• Organization skills sufficient to schedule work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables can be met on time.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in meeting deliverables.
• Ability to work with diverse interests to identify and achieve common goals.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and managing database information.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 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.