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Fire District Assistance Specialist/Wildland Program Coordinator

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Fire District Assistance Specialist/Wildland Program Coordinator 1 (WPC1)

Full Telework flexibility
Salary: $5,241.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/7/25. 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 Wildland Fire Management Division – Fire District Assistance Program as a Fire District Assistance Specialist. The main purpose of the Fire District Assistance program is to provide local and rural Fire Districts/Departments, within Washington State opportunities to establish, develop, improve, and maintain their Wildland Firefighting suppression capabilities. Our program has a continuing mission to improve the abilities of Fire Districts/Departments assisting with the defense of Washington State lands suppression efforts across the 13 million acres of private, state, and tribal-owned forestlands.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Wildland Acquisition Activities - Federal Government Surplus Equipment
  • Wildland Acquisition Activities - Federal Government Surplus Equipment Inventory Management
  • Federal and State Grant Administration, Agreements, and Training

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • Associate’s degree in a natural resources-related field AND four years of related experience in natural resources, property management, or emergency management.
    OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Two years of experience implementing a wildland fire program (e.g. prevention, suppression, training, technical or financial support).
  • Organization skills sufficient to schedule work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables can be met on time.
  • Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in meeting deliverables.
  • Ability to work with diverse interests to identify and achieve common goals.
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and managing database information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • 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.
Job Field:
Forestry
Policy/Administrative
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Remote with residence in Washington State.
Salary:
$62,892.00 - $84,516.00 Annually
Job Benefits:

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

  • 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 that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Application Deadline:

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