Wildland Fire Operations District Manager, Natural Resource Specialist

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

South Zone Fire Operations District Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 6 (NRS6)
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Clarkson, Ellensburg, Naches, or Dallesport, WA
Salary: $6,735.00 - $9,065.00 Monthly


Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 1/13/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for all facets of the wildland fire management program within the assigned districts.  It oversees three fire units with a total permanent staff of 23 and a seasonal staff of 88.  The position is responsible for wildfire preparedness and prevention as well as prescribed fire implementation.  The district has a high fire load within wildland and wildland-urban interface environments. The position must represent the Department with cooperating agencies and the public.

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • A bachelor's degree in a natural resource field or a related natural sciences field, AND 5 years of relevant experience; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of public administration, business administration, budgeting, economics, and management.
  • Knowledge of leadership principles.
  • NWCG qualified as one or more of the following: ICT3, DIVS, ATGS, AOBD, FBAN, SOPL, OSCC, ICCI, SOFC, or PSCC.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate with diverse interest groups, such as other agencies, tribes, environmental groups, private industry, local government, media, and the general public.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Job Field:
Forestry
Policy/Administrative
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Southeast Region Washington State - Ellensburg, Naches, Clarkston or Dallesport, WA
Salary:

$80,820.00 - $108,780.00 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 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:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5187733/south-zone-fire-…

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