Air Operations Support Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Salary: $5,506.00 - $ 7,399.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/19/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Liaison with dispatchers, vendors, aircraft managers, cooperators, and partners with respect to Air Operations Support;

• Assist Aviation Program Coordinators and Program Managers as assigned by the Assistant Division Manager for Aviation in Aviation Support Functions. 
• Primary purchasing Officer for Air Support requests from Aviation Program Managers. 
• Responsible for providing and confirming program managers' inventory no less than annually. 
• Responsible for all Aircraft Contract billing, invoices, and orders, providing final products to, but not limited to: Assistant Division Manager for Aviation, DNR Operations Manager. 
• DNR Financial Staff, Federal Contract Officers/Financial Sections, DNR Region Finance Sections, OFM (when requested), and Fire Incident Management Teams (IMTs). 
• Assist with technical aircraft specifications, procurement, and rating of Aircraft.
• Completes comprehensive statewide aircraft employment plan, provides aircraft cost and statistics, recommends improvements to the program, and performs vendor evaluations. 
• Coordinates with the WFMD Training Section to ensure Aviation personnel are entered and carded in the IQS system for Aviation positions to which the employee is assigned. 
• Collaborates with the Aerial Intelligence Program manager to provide Aerial Intelligence to the Aviation-ADM and WFMD staff for briefing, reports, and statistics.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application materials that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• Fully qualified in one of the following NWCG/DNR/USFS/DOI/US Military qualifications:
  • Aviation Branch Director,
  • Air Support Group Supervisor,
  • Aviation Program Manager,
  • Unit Aviation Officer,
  • US Military Flight Operations Specialist,
  • NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher,
  • Or higher Aviation Qualification.
• Experience with government contract management.
• Experience managing large inventory automation systems (e.g., AssetWorks).
• Experience managing general office operations.
• Experience processing large quantities of bills/invoices/contracts using governmental pay systems.

Required Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact and effectively communicate with all personnel, vendors, and management.
• Skills in multitasking
• Intermediate or greater competency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• 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 ensure requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• About 80% of work is office, and 20% is field-oriented at locations throughout the State. Field environment includes outdoors at airports, helibases, and mobile office trailers.
• Considerable travel may be required. Travel by department aircraft may be required at times.
• A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years. 

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, they can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application materials.

• 2 Years’ experience in Aviation Operations Management (e.g., Government Public Aircraft Operations, USFS/DOI, FAA 14 CFR Parts 133, 135, or 137, or Military Aircraft Operations).
• 1 year or more of completing or processing aircraft cost forms and invoices for payments.
• 2 years’ experience with Washington State contracting and procurement.
• Experience in fire aircraft contracting (management or procurement) under Washington State or federal aircraft procurement rules.
• Associate’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:
  • Aviation Operations
  • Aviation Safety
  • Office Management
  • Finance
• 1 year or greater qualified as an NWCG Aircraft Dispatcher.