Wildland Fire Management Officer

Unit Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM) / WFM Specialist In-Training

Location : Southeast Region - East Wenatchee

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary : $4,299.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly

Recruitment extended. Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 10 / 28 / 25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities :

Coordinate Chelan Fire Unit Fire Protection and Suppression Program

Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs as outlined in RCW 76.04.015,016. In an effort to reduce unwanted acres burned, it places a high level of readiness and preparedness on safely and effectively attacking and rapidly suppressing new fire starts in the Chelan Fire Unit.

Preparedness

Coordinates the unit's pre-suppression availability agreements, such as personnel and Dozer / Feller agreements with private contractors and WFD. Coordinates Forest Land Response Agreements (FLRA) with rural fire district partners for suppression availability. Implements interagency fire suppression agreements (IAA) for wildfire suppression on non-forested lands.

Supervision

Supervises 4 Wildland Fire Management Specialists (3 AFMOs & 1 HC Superintendent) and is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 3 Wildland Fire Management Supervisors, 1 Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, and up to 7 Engine Leaders, as well as up to 37 Seasonal Fire Fighters in daily activities including training, pre-suppression, suppression, and fire regulation enforcement.

Building and Maintaining Cooperating Agency Partnerships

Sharing communications and information is critical to maintaining positive relationships with our partners. Regularly attends Fire Chief meetings, Co-op Groups, conference calls, and other agency meetings to maintain the highest level of interagency relationships.

Take the lead role in delivering the Region's Fire Regulation & Prevention Programs in the Chelan Fire Unit.

Ensure the silvicultural burning program (RCW 76.04.205) (WAC 332-24-201,205,211,221) is implemented in a fashion that establishes consistency with the Smoke Management Plan in the Chelan Fire Unit. Take the lead on delivering and implementing the Region's Prevention Plan within the unit. Lead staff to actively engage with the public and landowners to deliver the Region's Regulation and Prevention message. Effectively reduce unwanted and untimely ignitions of wildland fires through effective public education.

Assist Community Resilience Staff with planning and project implementation across the Chelan Fire Unit.

Ensure Fire Operations Staff are actively participating and supporting the Community Resilience Program in the Chelan Fire Unit, including public outreach, recommending fuels mitigation actions, and assisting with project layout. Ensure staff are participating in home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors. Plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events. Participates in the CWPP planning process.

Performs other duties as assigned. May function as Acting Fire Operations DM in the DM's absence. Attend required meetings and trainings; ensure a clean, safe, and secure work area for self and others. Responsible for maintaining, clearing, and keeping all assigned equipment and vehicles in good working order.

Qualifications

This may be filled