Wildland Fire Management Supervisor

Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 – $5,117.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Community Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness
  Perform assignments relating to wildland fire preparedness, such as: conducting hazard risk assessments at single residence and community level; coordinating and accomplishing Wildland Urban Interface mapping to include structure protection assessments and in/egress fire hazard assessments; working on fuels reduction assignments; performing reconnaissance on public lands relating to establishing/locating water points; helicopter landing zones, staging areas, base camps; and other logistical assignments designed for the preparation and management of wildland fires.
• Fire Suppression
  Protects human life and resources on Department protected lands to minimize resource loss and fire costs caused by wildland and urban interface fires, while ensuring firefighter and public safety.
• Supervision
  Under the direction of the Unit Manager, will provide supervision for wildland engines in the work unit in the absence of the Assistant Unit Manager (if managing local fires, on assignments out-of-region, or days off.  Position may be responsible for supervising 5 wildland fire engine crews, consisting of 5 Exempt Engine Leaders and at least 10 Seasonal Firefighters for fire pre-suppression and suppression.  An engine crew is made up of one exempt Engine Driver and up to 2-3 Forest Firefighters.
• Fire Training
  Assists with fire training for region and district personnel and assists with the Washington State Interagency Fire Academies and other various Interagency/DNR trainings.
• Fire Regulation
  Responsible for review and approval of all burn permits for the assigned geographic area of the SPS Region to include the full range of burn permit requests, those with more complexity, the potential for escape, and smoke impact on communities.
• Performs other work as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to perform or conduct wildland fire regulatory practices, burn permit processes, and experience conducting Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination investigations.
• Ability to professionally communicate 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.
• Able to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Skills in 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.
• Skills in employee empowerment.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.