Wildfire and Forest Resilience Specialist

State of Washington • Belfair, WA

403d • $45,732 - $61,404

About The Position

The Wildfire and Forest Resilience Specialist position at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources focuses on enhancing wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts within the South Puget Sound Region. This role involves leading fire training initiatives, conducting hazard risk assessments, and supervising firefighting personnel to ensure effective fire management and resource protection.

Requirements

• Fully qualified to the NWCG "Red Card" qualification of one or more single resource boss qualifications.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
• Knowledge of DNR Burn Permit Regulations.
• Experience with Smoke Management and Fire Prevention Programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fire investigations.
• Knowledge of fire regulatory and enforcement processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard risk assessments at single residence and community levels.
• Coordinate Wildland Urban Interface mapping, including structure protection assessments and fire hazard assessments.
• Work on fuels reduction assignments and perform reconnaissance on public lands for establishing water points and staging areas.
• Protect human life and resources on Department protected lands during wildland and urban interface fires.
• Provide supervision for wildland engines and manage local fires in the absence of the Assistant Unit Manager.
• Assist with fire training for region and district personnel and support Washington State Interagency Fire Academies.
• Review and approve burn permits for the assigned geographic area.

Benefits

• Partial telework flexibility may be available.
• Relocation compensation may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed