Spillman Unit AFMO, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Implementing fire unit operations plan
• Developing permanent staff to lead critical positions in the suppression program, and develop seasonal hiring plans
• Planning and developing annual fire training plans for unit employees
• Working with the FMO, Division, and other agency partners, continuing to develop and implement Wildfire Ready Neighbors, Firewise and Fire Adapted Community Programs.
• Coordinating and maintaining the unit’s state-owned equipment inventory system
• Participating in wildland fire suppression assignments in region and out-of-region
• Serving as an incident commander on Type 3, 4 and 5 wildland fires within the unit and region
• Writing, and reviewing incident reports, narratives and investigation reports.
• Assigning and implementing unit fire prevention activities, promoting fire safety awareness
• Implementing the fire unit’s regulatory program
• Providing required reviews of unit Forest Fire Protection Assessments (FFPA) as directed by FMO

• Any NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification.
• Incident Commander Type 5.
• Supervisory experience, which may Include fire line supervision.
• Experience assisting higher-level fire program managers in developing and implementing operational plans.
• Experience in interpreting agreements and contracts.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Benefits
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation days
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments

At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.