Spillman Unit AFMO, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/2/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing fire unit operations plan
• Developing permanent staff to lead critical positions in the suppression program, and developing seasonal hiring plans
• Planning and developing annual fire training plans for unit employees
• Working with the FMO, Division, and other agency partners, continuing to develop and implement Wildfire Ready Neighbors, Firewise, and Fire Adapted Community Programs.
• Working within cooperative agreements with other agencies to support mutual aid for training and suppression activities
• Coordinating and maintaining the unit’s state-owned equipment inventory system
• Participating in wildland fire suppression assignments in the region and out-of-region
• Serving as an incident commander on Type 3, 4, and 5 wildland fires within the unit and region
• Writing and reviewing incident reports, narratives, and investigation reports.
• Assigning and implementing unit fire prevention activities, promoting fire safety awareness
• Implementing the fire unit’s regulatory program
• Providing required reviews of unit Forest Fire Protection Assessments (FFPA) as directed by FMO
• In all tasks, considering the Risk Management Process, especially in high-pressure or fast-paced situations, to ensure sound and timely decisions.

Required Qualifications: 

• Any NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification.
• Incident Commander Type 5.
• Supervisory experience, which may include fire line supervision.
• Experience assisting higher-level fire program managers in developing and implementing operational plans.
• Experience in interpreting agreements and contracts.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others.
• Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
• Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully.
• Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity, and shows regard for their opinions.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.