Fuels And Fire Regulation Specialist, Wfpc1

Fuels and Fire Regulation Specialist, WFPC1
Recruitment #2024-3-5320
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Salary: $5,088.00 - $6,838.00 Monthly
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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is searching for aFire Regulation Specialist to assist the Wildland Fire Management Division in protecting public health and safety. This position works directly with the DNR wildfire staff, public, timber industry, and other state and federal agencies to prevent wildfires. To be successful in this position, you will need an understanding of existing Fire Regulations within the state of Washington, burn permitting processes, the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) and an ability to present information to widely varying audiences.Responsibilities:
Fire Regulation

• Ensuring the oversight of computer systems that collect data of burning permits and emissions.
• Ensuring that necessary forest burning is in compliance with the Federal and WA State Clean Air Acts.
• Assists in the development, modification, and presentation of training related to Fire Regulation.
• Assists others in obtaining and issuing burn permits.
• Assists in the development of rules, policy, or procedure with respect to Fire Regulations found within RCW 76.04 and WAC 332-24.

Predictive Services

• Maintains situational awareness of the fire environment across the state of Washington including the current, historical, and anticipated fuel conditions and Fire activity.
• Provides field verification of fuel conditions such as live and dead fuel moisture sampling, greenup verification, and recent fire behavior.
• Periodically spot check proposed and active burn units to ensure fuel loadings are reported accurately and site conditions are recorded correctly for post burn documentation.
• Interprets National Fire Danger Rating indices and meteorological forecasts to help determine agency preparedness. This can include participation in intelligence and Fire analysis training sessions, conferences, committees and meetings.
• When needed, may provide briefings to DNR and other agencies, and the media.

Fire Planning

• May serve as an agency representative for any or all stages of developing Fire Danger Operating Plans (FDOPs)
• May assist DNR Regions with the development of NFDRS subordinate plans such as staffing, preparedness, response, and public use restriction plans.

Additionally, you are encouraged to pursue and maintain Wildfire ICS qualifications and support the fire training and academy teams as an instructor if qualified, and with other logistical and support functions if not qualified to be an instructor.Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a natural resource related field AND two years of experience in wildland Fire;
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
  OR 2 years as a Wildland Fire Operations Technician 4 or other regulatory work in a natural resource field may substitute for the above education/experience requirement.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• The ability to work toward and maintain qualifications as a fire investigator, Single Resource, or other ICS specialty.
• The ability to work with diverse and competing interest groups to accomplish agency program goals, ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet work deadlines with minimal direct supervision.
• Understanding of forest rules, prescribed burning, and burn permit conditions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• 90% Office, 10% field which includes providing and attending trainings and meetings offsite or collecting samples. When in the field, incumbent must work in uneven, unstable footing, often in mountainous terrain, while working alone. If on a fire assignment, work setting includes camping and working in remote, dusty, and smoky areas.
• Infrequent travel to field sites, training locations, and conferences. If on fire assignment, travel could be 14 to 21 days in length for the assignment with travel to and from the home unit on both ends.
• A valid unrestricted driver's license and have two years of driving experience. 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:

• Working knowledge of programming applications.
• Basic GIS abilities to create points, polygons and other features and create basic maps.
• Knowledge of wildland Fire, policy issues and laws, and current agency Fire Regulation laws and associated agency policy and rules.
• Additional Behavioral Competencies:
  • Customer Focus
  • Relationship building
  • Communications effectiveness
  • Tact and diplomacy

Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply! Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers- you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

Questions? Please contact Vaughn Cork at Vaughn.cork@dnr.wa.gov/360-259-5797 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington's lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision - Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission - Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being -Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service -We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving - We solve our state's most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork -We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland Fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran's preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.
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