Chelan Assistant Fire Management Officer AFMO Wildland Fire Management Specialist WFMSpec
Chelan Assistant Fire Management Officer AFMO Wildland Fire Management Specialist WFMSpec
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$ 51588 - 69396
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09-04-2025
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- Chelan Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Recruitment #
Fulltime Permanent Represented position
Location: Southeast Region East Wenatchee WA
Salary: $4299.00 $5783.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing.We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/8/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Southeast Region. We are looking for aChelan Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)to join our team!
Working collaboratively across jurisdictional boundaries and with engaged communities we safeguard what we value. All of Washington is adapted and prepared and our landscapes are healthy and resilient. We prevent wildland fire use fire where allowable and safely suppress unwanted fire.
Washingtons forested landscapes are in an ecologically functioning and resilient condition and meet the economic and social needs of present and future generations. This position serves several important roles for the agency providing support for the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy and the Forest Health Strategic Plan for Eastern WA. The position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. Additionally the Chelan Wildland Fire Management Specialist Position (AFMO) plays a key role in meeting the states forest health deliverables primarily in support of the 20year Forest Health Strategy. Duties
Responsibilities:
Preparedness
Under the guidance of the Unit Fire Management Officer (FMO) plans and implements training for seasonal crews and interagency cooperators. Instructs seasonal and permanent staff and private contractors as appropriate. Assists with developing the Units annual preparedness review. Regularly plans and provides drills and training exercises to the seasonal staff. Ensures safe working practices are followed and holds regular safety meetings and afteraction reviews with the seasonal staff.
Wildfire Suppression
Assist with providing supervision and oversight for staff in fire suppression at the unit level. Protects human life and natural resources on departmentprotected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs. Suppression duties in the local unit can vary from acting as Initial Attack Incident Commander (IC) generating transition plans to incoming ICs or teams attending Agency Representative meetings or drafting and inspecting turnback standards. Establishes Unified Command and works cooperatively with other fire protection authorities when working on joint jurisdiction fires. Works closely with other agencies and/or management teams in coordinating fire suppression activities
in adjacent districts. Often required to work long irregular hours on workdays weekends day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for aboveaverage endurance and superior conditioning. Participates in statewide fire suppression activities.
Supervision
Supervises 1 Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator (WFHEO) 2 Seasonal Engine Leads and 7 Seasonal Firefighters in daily activities. This includes training presuppression work projects and fire regulatory duties. Responsible for assigning and directing seasonal positions in their work activities.
Prescribed Fire Community Resiliency and Forest HealthPrescribed Fire Support Leads and supervises crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection unit preparation assists with burn plan writing community outreach and Rx burn implementation support to include firing holding burn boss etc.Community Resilience Assist Fire Management Officer and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments crew members may participate in community education days plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.Forest Health Treatment Leads and supervises crew to conduct noncommercial thinning and slash abatement project layout and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout tree marking road brushing and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales layout marking forest cruising and road maintenance
Assist the Unit in delivering the Regions Fire Regulation & Prevention Programs in the Fire Unit.
Ensure the silvicultural burning program (RCW 76.04.205 (WACis implemented in a fashion that establishes consistency with the Smoke Management Plan in the Fire Unit. Maximize opportunities for landowners to use pile burning as a safe and effective means of fuels reduction while minimizing smoke impacts and reducing unwanted fire incidents. Assist in delivering and implementing the regions prevention plan within the unit. Lead staff to actively engage with the public and landowners to deliver the regions regulation and prevention message. Effectively reduce unwanted and untimely ignitions of wildland fires through effective public education. Works with partnering agencies to develop and improve public awareness of Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) regulations fire tool inspections and fire danger ratings. Works with region staff to inspect and provide feedback or recommendations for approval or disapproval on IFPL Waiver Requests.
Performs other duties as assigned
May function as Fire Management Officer in Managers absence. May assist in performing tasks involving timber presale preparation as assigned by the timber sale unit including general sale layout road location surveying marking and cruising timber prescribed fire and fuels reduction. May participate in prescribed fire operations for the DNR or other agencies. May function as one of the Unit Ordering Managers Receiving and Distribution Manager for Unit supplies and equipment. May assist in screening Federal Excess property for surplus fire equipment for fire districts and DNR.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss.
- Supervisory experience.
- Proven experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
- Team effectiveness understanding and ability to increase team effectiveness by focusing on situational awareness communication skills teamwork task allocation and decisionmaking within a framework of standard operating procedures.
- Employee empowerment.
- Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances.
- 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.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- The positions assigned duty station is the Chelan Fire Unit (Wenatchee Work Center). Work is performed in an office setting 30 and alone in isolated unimproved natural areas within the unit 70. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Must possess an NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification.
- The position requires travel 50 to the field for project work fires or supervision attending meetings or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings meetings and fire assignments.
- Must possess or have the ability to achieve during the probationary period the NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 qualification.
- Must open an INVF task book within 12 months and be actively working toward obtaining the qualification.
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level required by current red card qualifications.
- A valid unrestricted drivers license and two years of driving experience. 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.
- A bachelors degree or associates degree in Fire Science Natural Resource Management or a closely related field.
- Certified NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
- Task Force Leader (or higher) NWCG qualifications.
- NWCG Qualified Wildland Fire Investigator or Trainee.
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2.
- Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances.
- Skills in evaluating others abilities and assessing training needs.
- Facilitative skills to work with groups of people to solve issues.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
- Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
- References:35 professional references with current telephone numbers to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
- Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may callor email . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through theWashington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
About the Department of Natural Resources(DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washingtons lands and communities through diversity equity and inclusion.
Our VisionOur actions ensure a future where Washingtons lands waters and communities thrive.
Our MissionManage sustain and protect the health and productivity of Washingtons lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:- Safety and WellBeing Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service We value and respect the public we serve and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative ProblemSolving We solve our states most pressing challenges through innovative thinking dedication and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens 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 that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty 60 days.
DNR does not use the EVerify system. For more information please visit.
Veterans wishing to claim Veterans preference please attach a copy of your DD214 NGB22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number before attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons with disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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