North Unit Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)
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 5/27/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the FMO’s fire unit operation plan.
• Plans and provides drills and training exercises regularly for seasonal staff. Tracks crew training and ensures position taskbooks are completed accurately.
• Assists with providing supervision and oversight for staff in fire suppression at the unit level. Participates in wildland suppression assignments within the region and out of the region.
• Provides support and assistance to staff in the implementation of fire prevention and education activities within the Unit. 
• Assists in the implementation of the fire unit's regulatory program.
• Supervisory duties include training, pre-suppression work projects, and fire regulatory duties. Responsible for assigning and directing seasonal positions in their work activities.
• Leads and supervises crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
• Lead and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities.
• Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance.
• May function as the FMO in the manager's absence. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss.
• Certified NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 or higher.
• Supervisory experience.
• Wildland fire suppression experience to include experience in the Incident Command System.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations
• Ability to increase effectiveness by focusing on situational awareness, communication skills, teamwork, task allocation, and decision-making within a framework of standard operating procedures.
• Team effectiveness- understanding and ability to increase team effectiveness by focusing on situational awareness, communication skills, teamwork, task allocation, and decision-making within a framework of standard operating procedures.
• Ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies.