Wildland Fire Regulation Technician

Fire Operations Regulation Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)
Recruitment #2024-4-4537
Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position
Anticipated Seasonal employment is 5-9 months
Location flexibility may be available and considered: Northwest Region- Sedro Woolley or Granite Falls, WA 
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,700.00 - $4,968.00 Monthly 

Responsibilities (see official listing for full list):

• Responsibility for direction and performance of fire suppression activities on department-protected lands and through agreements, on Federal and Tribal lands; acting as Incident Commander, or assisting the I.C. Responsible for making rapid decisions regarding the protection of life, forest resources, and property. Responsible for control of staffing and equipment to ensure efficient and effective control of the landowner and general contingency funds.
• As directed by the supervisor, meet with other agencies, interest groups, industry, and individuals concerning agency programs and activities to gather and provide information about the department.
• Review conditioning and approval of burn permits. Conduct site visits to verify application proposal, including review of tonnage estimates or at other times to inspect for compliance. Document, resolve, and mitigate smoke and burn complaints.
• Conducts fire tool inspections including field site visits and follow-up visits for fire tool compliance during closed season. Monitors logging activities for compliance with IFPL operating restrictions.
• Documents and initiates corrective actions for missing tools, pump trailer, and shutdown deficiencies.
• Assists in developing waivers for operations working outside IFPL restrictions, conducts site visits, provides recommendations for conditions, and performs follow-up site visits as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: 
 

• Four years of experience working in wildland fire suppression to include a minimum of 12 months of leadership experience, which may include fire line supervision.
• Experience working in a wildland fire environment at the NWCG FF1 and ICT5 Qualifications level.
• Experience working in wildland fire prevention/education programs.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics.
• Ability to serve as an instructor for NWCG wildland fire courses.
• Ability to work as part of a team and successfully communicate with the team members.
• Ability to successfully work independently planning, prioritizing, and completing work on schedule.
• Ability to develop and implement training plans.