Straits Fire Unit Manager, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager
Location: Olympic Region- Port Angeles, WA

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,740.00 – $6,384.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/03/2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

(See official listing for full details.)

Responsibilities:

–Supervising and leading 1 Wildland Fire Management Specialist, 1 Wildland Fire Management Supervisor, 3 Engine Leads & 9 Firefighters.
–Recruiting and building a strong, cohesive team that can work together in extreme fire environments.
–Determine safe and effective strategies and tactics during all phases of wildfire management based on available resources and expected conditions, all while providing for the safety of personnel and the public.
–Serving as the Agency Representative for the Olympic Region.
–Building and maintaining cooperating agency partnerships.
–Implementing fire prevention and fire education activities within the community.
–Interacting with the public and promoting the DNR Mission.
–Building a positive rapport with private landowners.
–Ensuring staff, resources, equipment, and facilities are available for incidents.
 

Required Qualifications: 

–Three seasons of fire control, prevention, suppression, and education experience.
–Experience in fire suppression tactics and prevention activities.
–Experience in Fire training.
–Knowledge of forest regulation enforcement.
–Knowledge of burn permit regulations.
–Knowledge of the Incident Command System.