Wildland Fire Unit Manager

Coast Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,740.00 – $6,384.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Supervising and leading 1 Wildland Fire Management Specialist, 1 Wildland Fire Management Supervisor, 1 Equipment Operator 2, 3 Engine Leads & 9 Firefighters.
• Recruiting and building a strong, cohesive team that can work together in extreme fire environments.
• Determine safe and effective strategy and tactics during all phases of wildfire management based on available resources and expected conditions, all while providing for the safety of personnel and the public.
• Serving as the Agency Representative for the Olympic Region.
• Building and maintaining cooperating agency partnerships.
• Implementing fire prevention and fire education activities within the community.
• Interacting with the public and promoting the DNR Mission.
• Building a positive rapport with private landowners.
• Ensuring staff, resources, equipment, and facilities are available for incidents.

Required Qualifications: 

• Strike Team Leader
  OR any 2 Single Resource Boss qualifications
  OR 2 years of any Single Resource Boss qualifications AND Incident Commander Type 4.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Wildland fire management experience.
• Experiences in leases and/or contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices, and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and GIS.
• Ability to be a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined work group.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.