Wildland Fire Unit Manager

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

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/2/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing your fire unit operation plan.
• Creating and maintaining suppression plans, working with interagency cooperators.
• Planning and developing annual fire training plans for unit employees.
• Developing cooperative agreements with other agencies and making recommendations for their approval by the department.
• Coordinating and maintaining the unit’s state-owned equipment inventory system.
• Participating in wildland fire suppression assignments within the region and out of the region.
• Serving as an incident commander on type 4 and 5 wildland fires within the unit and region.
• Reviewing incident reports, narratives, and investigation reports.
• Developing, assigning, and implementing unit fire prevention activities promoting fire safety awareness.
• Implementing the fire units’ regulatory program.
• Providing required reviews of the unit Forest Fire Protection Assessments (FFPA).
• In all tasks, consider the Risk Management Process, especially in high-pressure or fast-paced situations, to ensure sound and timely decisions.

Required Qualifications: 

• Strike Team Leader OR any 2 single resource boss qualifications OR 2 years of any single resource boss qualifications AND IC Type 4.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Wildland fire management experience.
• Experience 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.