Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor

State of Washington•Yakima, WA

13d•$4,517 - $5,241•Onsite

About The Position

Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor Recruitment #2025-12-6682 Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position (WPEA) Anticipated Seasonal appointment is February- November Location: Yakima, WA Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/29/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve the State of Washington by supporting the Wildfire Aviation program? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to assist and support Helicopter response for wildfire suppression. This position administers DNR's fuel support program, consisting of a class B fuel truck/trailer fleet, program vehicles, CDL Drivers and external use equipment used for aviation suppression. DNR's fuel support program provides safe trained Class B CDL drivers to provide fuel and support to operational helicopters engaged in wildfire suppression. As a Transportation Supervisor, you will train drivers to provide and manage safe landing locations for helicopter refueling, operate safely around operational helicopters, complete and maintain required documentation, field repair and maintain external use suppression equipment and adhere to all DOT and agency rules of the road. To be successful in this position you not only need an understanding of Commercial HAZMAT transportation, but also showcase outstanding supervisory and customer service skills. This position will consistently train personnel to represent the agency when speaking to landowners and general public, and have the ability to adapt to their audiences. If you want to make a difference and have an impact in supporting Washington State DNR Aviation program, this is the job for you

Requirements

Experience with basic level computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Publisher.
Experience in development and maintenance of mapping and navigation equipment. (i.e. Ipads, Google Maps, GPS, Avenza).
Experience driving large trucks.
Experience applying personnel management principles and merit system rules, and employee union agreements.
Experience evaluating others' abilities and assessing training needs.
Knowledge of WADNR Aviation program.
Ability to develop and follow processes.
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.
Personal Accountability
Value Others
Compassionate Communication
Inspire Others
Commitment to Excellence
Field and Office: Position's assigned duty station is the Yakima Aviation Hangar. Work is performed in an office setting (50%) and in isolated unimproved natural areas within the state (50%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Often required to work long, irregular hours on workdays, weekends, day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring limited physical performance. These duties include routine demand for activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, for extended periods.
Position requires travel (40%) to the field for project work, suppression preparedness, fires, supervision, attend meetings or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings, meetings, and fire assignments.
Pass work capacity test at the light level.
Forklift Operator, Current through fire season
Commercial Driver's license class B with HAZMAT, TANK, and AIRBRAKE endorsements, current through fire season.
WADOT Medical certificate, current through fire season.
TSA Background clearance to haul HAZMAT, current through fire season.
A current valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Pre-employment CDL verification, work history background check and drug testing will be required as a condition of employment. This position may be subject to pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Five years of professional level experience managing or leading an emergency response/aviation group or program using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or Incident Command System (ICS);
Experience with aviation FAA fueling operations, policies and procedures.
Experience in aircraft operations.

Responsibilities

Work with wildfire division aviation staff, providing recommendations for equipment replacement, plan training events and maintain effective communication to ensure clear expectations and coordination for successful deployment.
Engage with Helitack and Aviation Maintenance staff to ensure clear expectations, capabilities and coordination for aviation use throughout the state.
Maintain a direct line of communication with interagency partner and cooperators for successful current and future relations.
Must interact with others in and outside the agency in order to successfully accomplish the assigned duties.
Maintain & enhance our good working relationships with our federal and fire district cooperators. Maintains dialogue for planning, suppression, and risk management purposes with USFS and vendors. This position may interact with fire investigation program to help with cost recoveries for fires that could recover hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Benefits

Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.