Blue Mountain Unit Fire Management Officer, Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager (WFMUM)
Recruitment #2025-3-7074
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Dayton or Clarkston, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,740.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly

Recruitment extended! Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/29/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate the Blue Mountain Fire Unit's Fire Protection and Suppression Program. Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs as outlined in RCW 76.04.015,016. To reduce unwanted acres burned, place a high level of readiness and preparedness on safely and effectively attacking and rapidly suppressing new fire starts in the Blue Mountain Fire Unit.

Preparedness. Coordinates the unit’s pre-suppression availability agreements, such as personnel and Dozer/Faller agreements with private contractors and WFD. Coordinate Forest Land Response Agreements (FLRA) with rural fire district partners for suppression availability. Implements interagency fire suppression agreements (IAA) for wildfire suppression on non-forested lands.

Supervision. Supervises 2 Wildland Fire Management Specialists (AFMOs) and 1 Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator. This position is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 1 Wildland Fire Management Supervisor, up to 3 seasonal Engine Leaders, and up to 12 Seasonal Fire Fighters in daily activities, including training, pre-suppression, suppression, and fire regulation enforcement.  

Building and Maintaining Cooperating Agency Partnerships. Sharing communications and information is critical to maintaining positive relationships with our partners. Regularly attends Fire Chief meetings, Co-op Groups, conference calls, and other agency meetings to maintain the highest level of interagency relationships.

Take the lead role in delivering the Region’s Fire Regulation & Prevention Programs in the Blue Mountain Fire Unit. Ensure the silvicultural burning program (RCW 76.04.205) (WAC 332-24-201,205,211,221) is implemented in a fashion that establishes consistency with the Smoke Management Plan in the Blue Mountain Fire Unit. Take the lead on delivering and implementing the Region's Prevention Plan within the unit. Lead staff to actively engage with the public and landowners to deliver the Region's Regulation and Prevention message. Effectively reduce unwanted and untimely ignitions of wildland fires through effective public education.

Assist Community Resilience Staff with planning and project implementation across the Blue Mountain Fire Unit. Ensure that the Fire Operations staff actively participates in and supports the Community Resilience Program in the Blue Mountain Fire Unit, including public outreach, recommending fuel mitigation actions, and assisting with project layout. Ensure staff are participating in home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors. Plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events. Participates in the CWPP planning process.  

Performs other duties as assigned. May function as Acting Fire Operations DM in the DM’s absence. Attend required meetings and trainings; ensure a clean, safe, and secure work area for self and others. Responsible for maintaining, clearing, and keeping all assigned equipment and vehicles in good working order.

Required Qualifications: 

• 8 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience.
• Minimum qualification at Task Force Leader / Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
• Four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Experience as a successful leader and contributing team player within a defined work group.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.