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- Ahtanum Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) – WA DNR
- Dispatch Operations Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1 – WA DNR
- State Lands Lead Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training – WA DNR
- 2025 Civil/Forest Engineer Intern, Northwest Region – Exempt – WA DNR
- 2025 Civil/Forest Engineer Intern, Pacific Cascade Region – Exempt – WA DNR
- Fire Training Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1 (WFPC1) – WA DNR
- Elbe Recreation Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 – WA DNR
- Natural Resource Specialist 2 – Reforestation Forester – ODF
- Executive Director – OSWA
- Regional Habitat Program Manager – WDFW
- Manager – SAF Northwest Office
- Division Operations Manager – Alaska DNR
- Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) – WA DNR
- Bird Banding Internship – Klamath Bird Observatory
Salary: $41,724.00 – $55,584.00 Annually
Location: Yakima County – Yakima, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-3-A006-01799
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4860899/ahtanum-squad-boss-wildland-fire-management-lead-wfml.
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 03/23/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within the Southeast Region in Yakima, WA. Do you enjoy the challenge of wildland firefighting? Do you see yourself being a part of a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew and travel across Washington’s most diverse geographic region? The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a bright, quick-thinking, motivated individual to fill the Squad Boss (WFM Lead) role.
Duties
Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and supports oversight for a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew. The squad boss will have the responsibility of day-to-day supervision, oversight of suppression operations, preparedness, hiring, and training for up to 6 seasonal firefighters.
Job duties include:
- Wildfire Suppression- Providing supervision and oversight for resources during fire suppression (Initial Attack or Extended Attack).
- Fire Training- Prepares for and participates in interagency training classes and hands-on courses of wildland firefighting tactics, fire behavior recognition, safe chainsaw operation, use of tools, pumps and water delivery systems, working around helicopters and assessments of hazards. Assists crew with guidance on various position task books, training records and evaluations.
- Prescribed Fire Support – 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.
- Community Resilience – Lead and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments, crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
- Forest Health Treatment – Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising and road maintenance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.
- Employee Empowerment
- Team Effectiveness
- Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
- 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 requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Position assigned duty station is the Ahtanum Guard Station located remotely 33 miles west of Yakima. Work is performed in the office setting (30%) of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to winter time. These duties may involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above average endurance and superior conditioning.
- Position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy, icy conditions with poor to little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel.
- 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.
- Must possess a NWCG Firefighter 1 qualification.
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
Desired Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in fire science, natural resource, or related field; or some higher education that required course work in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture.
- Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher.
- Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
- Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career and seasonal DNR employees.
- Skills in evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs.
Salary: $62,892.00 – $84,516.00 Annually
Location: Stevens County – Colville, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-3-6762-01868
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more about this position and to apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4862681/dispatch-operations-coordinator-wildland-fire-program-coordinator-1.
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 03/19/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you a motivated individual with a passion for helping your community? Wildland fire dispatchers are vital members of the public service and fire suppression efforts. The Northeast Washington Interagency Communications Center (NEWICC) is seeking a Dispatch Operations Coordinator to join our team. The person hired into this role will be responsible for providing timely and effective dispatching of personnel, equipment, and aircraft for fire suppression, as well as providing administrative support to the fire suppression program. The incumbent needs to have a wide variety of communication skills, as they will interact with numerous levels of managers, supervisors, and employees within the DNR, as well as, those within cooperating agencies (US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, National Weather Service, Washington National Guard, rural fire districts, etc.) and the general public.
The Dispatch Operations Coordinator at NEWICC is an Assistant Center Manager (ACM) overseeing the Dispatch Operations functional area. This position manages a staff of two year-round dispatch supervisors and eight seasonal initial attack (IA) dispatchers, as well as directing the work of federal dispatchers and detailers assigned to IA desks. This position coordinates the availability, dispatching, and usage of personnel and equipment between field units, districts and regions, and between fire suppression agencies (state and federal) served by NEWICC.
It is critical that the incumbent in this position have the confidence and ability to make decisions based on emergent situations, providing leadership and guidance to their dispatch team, and maintain their composure and professionalism working in a potentially high-stress environment. The ability to maintain situational awareness is crucial to ensure prioritization of incident response and resource allocation. Excellent attention to detail and prompt communication are necessary to ensure that fire management staff are apprised of emerging incidents and have the information needed to make critical management decisions. The incumbent must establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fire managers from multiple agencies.
The team at NEWICC works in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment during the fire season. This position requires the ability to be flexible and prioritize time and duties, as well as be organized and attentive to detail. Wildfire is a demanding profession at every level; as an Assistant Center Manager, you will likely be requested to work overtime or extended hours during periods of increased fire activity – e.g. during wind events, lightning storms, or when managing multiple incidents on the landscape – and may be scheduled to work holidays. The dispatch center is staffed seven days per week during peak fire season (mid-May through mid-October), so workweeks do not follow a typical Monday-Friday schedule.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Fire Preparedness & Response Coordination – to include facilitating “closest forces” response principles to wildland fire initial attack; coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure sufficient resource coverage throughout the dispatch area and identifying additional resource needs; managing initial attack dispatch staff and ensuring sufficient coverage in the dispatch center for predicted levels of fire activity; ensuring interagency standard operating procedures are updated and applied to initial attack dispatch; and working with dispatch supervisors to plan and implement training plans for seasonal dispatchers.
- Interagency Collaboration – to include establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with fire managers, duty officers, and administrators from multiple agencies served by the dispatch center (DNR, USFS, BLM, USFWS, BIA, NPS) as well as cooperators (local fire districts, contractors); working closely with the Forest Service Operations Coordinator to manage interagency (state and federal) dispatch staff.
- Fire Reporting – to include processing and completing fire reports, focusing on detail and accuracy, thus supporting the integrity of national fire data and statistics; tracking and processing fire investigation reports.
- Support Other Functional Areas – to include working collaboratively with the other NEWICC coordinators to ensure there is sufficient leadership in all functional areas – Aircraft, Logistics, and Intelligence in addition to Dispatch Operations; may assist with Logistics functions, such as placing and filling orders in IROC, talking to potential vendors about DNR pre-season agreements or federal VIPR contracting, and updating the local service and supply plan; may assist with Intelligence functions, such as compiling fire weather forecasts or updating NEWICC Facebook page; may assist with Aircraft functions, such as coordinating with aviation managers for aircraft response on wildfires when the Aircraft Coordinators are unavailable.
- Administrative Support/Other Duties as Assigned – to include answering and directing phone calls; providing accurate information to the public regarding burn restrictions and current fire danger ratings, which will require interpreting and explaining various levels of restrictions, bans, closures, or regulations; managing records retention schedules for fire documentation and responding to public disclosure requests; and assisting the center in maintaining reference materials.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Incident Command System (ICS).
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
- Two or more years of progressively professional work in wildland fire suppression, wildland fire training, dispatch communications, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of fire suppression principles and techniques, including resource capabilities and limitations.
- 2 years supervisory experience.
- Experience with Word and Excel, IROC, and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) programs, or equivalent resource ordering and tracking programs.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks concurrently, handling interruptions appropriately.
- Ability to research and interpret complex rules, legal documents, plans, and contracts.
- Strong organizational skills.
- 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 requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Position is assigned to the Northeast Washington Interagency Communications Center (NEWICC) in Colville, WA. Work is performed within a dispatch office environment where frequent interruptions, multi-tasking and stressful conditions are routine. Dispatch is a high pressure environment, and involves answering multiple radio/phone calls per day, under noisy conditions for extended periods without loss of concentration; sitting for 4 or more hours per day; working overtime on short notice to assist in emergency operations and accepting varying work schedules/shifts; following written and/or oral instructions; moving or relocating objects weighing approximately 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. While some tasks/duties may be eligible for teleworking, it is also critical that the incumbent is physically in the dispatch center during active fire season as essential personnel.
- Incumbent is expected to work Monday-Friday 0800-1630 during the winter months. Teleworking in the winter months is allowed as activity and workload allow. A schedule change of days (usually working Saturday and/or Sunday) and hours (0800-1700 or four 10s) during May through October is anticipated. Position requires a flexible work schedule as dictated by workload and fire activity. Incumbent may work overtime hours with monetary compensation during fire season. During fire season, work in dispatch is required for initial and/or extended attack incidents.
- Throughout the year, occasional travel is required to attend meetings and trainings throughout the region and state.
Desired Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
- Experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Certification as an Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP).
- Experience working as an Expanded Dispatcher.
- Knowledge of interagency fire preparedness and suppression management policies, practices, and procedures.
Salary: $45,732.00 – $69,396.00 Annually
Location: Clallam County – Forks, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-3-7212-01878
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4866810/state-lands-lead-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2-nrs1-in-training.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Olympic Region. We are seeking a State Lands Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 1 in training or Natural Resource Specialist 2) to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Are you someone who is looking for a rewarding career in the outdoors? Do you want the opportunity to serve the citizens of Washington? If you love working in a remote forest environment, value public service, possess practical forestry skills, and have a proven ability to work as an integral part of a small team, look no further.
Duties
Responsibilities:
This position serves as a lead forester working with a team of foresters under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator. This position works independently part of the time, but has regular interaction with foresters, civil engineers, other natural resource professionals, as well as other agency/organization members and the general public. This position has split responsibilities within the Presales program between timber sales layout and compliance. During timber sales layout, this position is responsible for the field design of timber sale proposals including harvest unit design, initial road location, and selection of harvest methods. Work includes the completion of pre-sales documentation packets, containing maps, informational reports, and environmental documents. The position will also serve as a contract administrator for DNR timber sales and road plan contracts. The position also must respond to public and other agency requests relative to state lands management within the district.
Qualifications
This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training)
(Salary range: $3,811 – $5,117 per month):
- Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to timber sales program.
- Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices.
- Knowledge of timber sales contract preparation and administration.
- Knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of: silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.).
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills.
- 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 requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Natural Resource Specialist 2
(Salary range: $4,299 – $5,783 per month):
- One year of professional forestry experience.
- Experience with forest management objectives and timber management planning.
- Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules.
- Experience with timber sales contract preparation and administration.
- Knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of: silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.).
- Knowledge of current forest practices rules, forestry laws and practices.
- Knowledge of logging and forest road construction equipment and use.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The position’s assigned duty station is the Olympic Region office in Forks. This is a field forester position with approximately 60% of the work performed outdoors, alone, and in remote areas. Must have the ability to perform arduous work while traversing steep, rugged terrain under a full spectrum of environmental conditions is necessary. Approximately 30% of the work involved is performed in a typical office setting. The remaining 10% is operating a motor vehicle.
- Travel outside the region for training sessions and wild land fire incidents is necessary, but not exceedingly different than the normal field and office settings described. The employee is eligible for per diem and lodging costs when in travel status, except when provided. A commute will be required to reach most job sites and trainings. The use of an assigned vehicle will be the primary mode of travel. However, the use of specialty vehicles and pool vehicles will be used when specific tasks or efficiency dictate.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Management or related field.
- 2 years as a Pre Sales Natural Resource Specialist 1 in the Department of Natural Resources.
- Demonstrated competence in timber harvest planning, preparation, contract administration and Pacific Northwest silviculture.
- Familiarity with current software used in word processing, spreadsheets, and forestry applications.
Salary: $17.00 – $22.00 Hourly
Location: Skagit County – Sedro Woolley, WA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2025-1-9424-00967
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit 2025 Civil/Forest Engineer Intern, Northwest Region – Exempt.
DNR is seeking Forest Engineering Interns to work directly with our engineering staff to provide expertise on roads, stream crossings, and harvest system analyses. Our ideal candidates have an interest in industrial forestry or natural resources, want to push themselves to learn new skills, have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and want to apply their skills in an outdoor environment. Further your personal growth and future opportunities by joining our team of engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professionalism.
The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in a variety of duties. As a DNR intern, you’ll assist with or directly produce projects to manage our forest road infrastructure, support decisions on timber sales, and design repairs for fish barriers.
Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will lead to possibilities for full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Road location survey and design.
- Road inventory and assessment.
- Timber sale reconnaissance.
- Timber sale layout.
- Harvest system analysis.
- Bridge and culvert site survey.
- Fish passage structure design.
- Construction compliance.
- GIS and GPS mapping techniques.
- Multi-discipline exposure and communication.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A current student in an undergraduate or graduate level program majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Forest Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
- A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Maintain high standards for safety
- Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
- Contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
- Conveys a clear desire and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
- Shows the ability to turn learned concepts into practical applications.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The assigned duty station may be a district work center, region headquarters office, or the Natural Resources Building. There is also a large component of work done in a forested setting that may include working around logging or road-building equipment.
- Daily traveling to project locations should be expected as fieldwork is a regular expectation of this position. Overnight travel is limited but may be required if a project is in a remote location or if a learning opportunity includes visiting another region.
- 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:
- Desired Coursework Includes:
- Low-volume road design
- General Surveying
- Timber harvesting or harvest operations
- computer-aided drafting (e.g. AutoCAD)
- Hydrology or fluid dynamics
- Soil Mechanics
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and ArcGIS
- Basic written and oral communication skills
- Work or recreational experience on logging roads
Salary: $17.00 – $22.00 Hourly
Location: Cowlitz County – Castle Rock, WA
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2025-2-9397-01100
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit 2025 Civil/Forest Engineer Intern, Pacific Cascade Region – Exempt.
DNR is seeking Forest Engineering Interns to work directly with our engineering staff to provide expertise on roads, stream crossings, and harvest system analyses. Our ideal candidates have an interest in industrial forestry or natural resources, want to push themselves to learn new skills, have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, and want to apply their skills in an outdoor environment. Further your personal growth and future opportunities by joining our team of engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes knowledge sharing and professionalism.
The internship program is designed to give students valuable networking possibilities, and educational and real-world experience in a variety of duties. As a DNR intern, you’ll assist with or directly produce projects to manage our forest road infrastructure, support decisions on timber sales, and design repairs for fish barriers.
Our goal is that your experience and training in this program will lead to possibilities for full-time employment with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Road location survey and design.
- Road inventory and assessment.
- Timber sale reconnaissance.
- Timber sale layout.
- Harvest system analysis.
- Bridge and culvert site survey.
- Fish passage structure design.
- Construction compliance.
- GIS and GPS mapping techniques.
- Multi-discipline exposure and communication.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A current student in an undergraduate or graduate level program majoring in Forest Engineering, Forest Operations, Forest Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Maintain high standards for safety
- Maintain high standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct
- Contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
- Conveys a clear desire and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
- Shows the ability to turn learned concepts into practical applications.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The assigned duty station may be a district work center, region headquarters office, or the Natural Resources Building. There is also a large component of work done in a forested setting that may include working around logging or road-building equipment.
- Daily traveling to project locations should be expected as fieldwork is a regular expectation of this position. Overnight travel is limited but may be required if a project is in a remote location or if a learning opportunity includes visiting another region.
- 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:
- Desired Coursework Includes:
- Low-volume road design
- General Surveying
- Timber harvesting or harvest operations
- computer-aided drafting (e.g. AutoCAD)
- Hydrology or fluid dynamics
- Soil Mechanics
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and ArcGIS
- Basic written and oral communication skills
- Work or recreational experience on logging roads
Salary: $62,892.00 – $84,516.00 Annually
Location: Cowlitz County – Castle Rock, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-2-7865-01248
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit Fire Training Coordinator, Wildland Fire Program Coordinator 1 (WFPC1).
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Pacific Cascade Region as a Fire Training Coordinator. This position reports to the Wildland Fire District Manager and works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. This position performs professional work pertaining to the coordination of fire training and grant administration. This position serves as the region expert for wildfire training and is responsible for executing training and administering grants while adhering to a specific biennial budget. As the region training expert, they provide direct support to DNR employees, private contractors, and fire protection district personnel.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the regional expert responsible for all aspects of the Regions wildland fire and prescribed fire-training program. Coordinates the Region wildland fire-training program for DNR employees and with fire protection districts, federal firefighting agencies, tribal firefighting agencies, and others. Maintains fire qualification database (IQS) to track fire certifications and qualifications. Including assessing employees’ training needs, developing training plans, and auditing fire training classes. Tracking fire training costs and helping keep the Region within training budget allotments. Coordinates with other regions and other agencies to schedule and attend needed fire classes.
- Prepares and regularly updates a prioritized training plan as needed to support budget requests and to promote the effective use of funding provided for training. Conducts fire training need assessments for region employees, including working with individuals and their supervisors to design a documented fire career path that includes the training and experience required to progress appropriately. Prepares annual summary of training and qualification accomplishments for region employees relative to goals. Issues NWCG Position Task Books, and red cards, and maintains training records for Region employees.
- Supervise 1-NRT3 in daily activities including training, fire business, and fire administration duties.
- Coordinates the development and implementation of the Region’s Fire Prevention Plan and focuses on preventing human-caused fires through education and enforcement.
- Supports fire protection district wildland fire preparedness through region administration and coordination of grants and other programs for the acquisition of appropriate equipment (including personal protection equipment) and training.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two years of professional work in wildland fire suppression, wildland fire training, or a closely related field including two years of experience with PMS 310-1, Incident Qualification System or Field Manager Course Guide, and working within the Incident Command System.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to be effective and make sound decisions within a fast-paced work environment.
- A team leader who forms and maintains effective relationships with others that are based on trust and respect.
- Ability to work with potentially difficult external customers to minimize conflict and maintain good customer relationships.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks concurrently, handle interruptions appropriately, return to incomplete tasks, and demonstrate cooperation and mutual respect.
- Ability to develop and instruct classes pertaining to wildland fire suppression activities, including knowledge of wildland fire behavior and fire line safety awareness.
- Proficiency in computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, and ability to develop complex documents in support of the program objectives.
- 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 requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The duties are primarily office-based, with opportunities to work in the field. The position is allowed to take fire assignments as qualified and able.
- This position requires occasional travel within the assigned geographic unit and other parts of the Region to meet with employees, other collaborators, and the public. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required for training and other reasons.
- 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:
- A bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field and at least two years of experience implementing a specific wildland fire program (the specific program is designated for each position).
- Current incident command system qualification at the NWCG Strike Team Leader and/or Task Force Leader.
- Experience developing and tracking a program budget.
- Experience in a wildland fire prevention program.
Salary: $58,380.00 – $78,468.00 Annually
Location: Lewis County – Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-2-3096-01224
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit Elbe Recreation Manager, Natural Resources Specialist 3 (NRS3).
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Recreation Manager – Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3). Are you an avid outdoor recreation enthusiast who has an interest in working with a team to maintain sustainable recreation opportunities on State Trust Lands in Pierce and Lewis Counties? Are you passionate about the stewardship of our state-managed lands, wanting to be directly involved in supporting the facilities, trails, and events that take place on State Trust Lands? If you love complex problem-solving, and using critical thinking to negotiate unique land management challenges, the Recreation Manager position might be a great fit for you! The State Forests located in the DNR’s Elbe Unit offer ample opportunities for multi-use recreation and are maintained and operated by a small and dedicated team of outdoor recreation professionals.
From hiking, horseback riding, four-wheeling, target shooting, camping, and cross-country skiing/snowshoeing; the Elbe Unit features plenty of exciting and accessible recreation opportunities. The Recreation Manager leads the operation of over 83 miles of developed trails, 3 campgrounds, and more than a dozen developed trailheads and day-use sites within the Elbe Unit.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and supervises the following recreation programs for the unit: education and enforcement, trail and facility maintenance, recreation land use permitting (events, filming, search and rescue training, commercial recreation, navigation training courses, and various other land use licenses and authorizations).
- Develops and maintains non-profit and community partnerships and public involvement/volunteers, to support the following unit programs: education and enforcement, recreation infrastructure maintenance, and land use authorizations.
- Coordinates with the Unit Forest Manager and other staff to develop planning strategies to manage temporary closures and impacts on existing recreation resources as they relate to other forest management activities, such as timber sales, throughout the unit.
- Determines business needs and supervises the Unit’s Recreation Maintenance Manager, Education and Enforcement Warden, (and seasonal reporting staff, DNR Recreation and Conservation Interns) while periodically coordinating recreation trail & facility maintenance efforts with the Unit’s Recreation Equipment Operator and a Washington Conservation Corps Crew.
- Independently plans, prioritizes, coordinates, and implements the recreation maintenance, education and enforcement, and land use permitting elements for the unit. This includes applying for, securing, and managing grants to fund recreation maintenance, recreation development, and education and enforcement operations programs across the unit, while coordinating volunteer and non-profit groups on recreation signage, education, enforcement, trail and facility maintenance, and renovation projects.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in public use, recreation, natural resources, forestry, or a closely related field AND two years of professional experience applying public use techniques to complex landscapes involving many interested parties;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Knowledge of a wide variety of recreation management skills, tools, and methods including but not limited to, trail building, facility maintenance, use of power tools, and knowledge of types of recreational activities that occur in a forest setting.
- Experience communicating effectively through writing and verbally in both small and large group settings. This includes being able to give professional oral presentations, professional-level written land action recommendations, and professional, respectful oral communication within the work group and agency.
- Demonstrated regard for safety in all aspects of the working environment.
- Fluent in Office 365 software including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of recreation management, and how public involvement fits into the landscape.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly developed planning, writing, oral communication, and public presentation skills including the ability to present information for grants, community groups, and effective public contacts.
- 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 requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Work is performed alone in isolated, unimproved natural settings. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Work is also performed in an office setting with extensive periods of computer use.
- Position requires large amounts of time in the field traveling alone. Occasional overnight travel may be required for training sessions and workgroup assignments.
- 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.
- Complete the department’s all-terrain vehicle/utility vehicle (ATV/UTV) safety training within the probation period.
- Complete the department’s trailer towing safety training within the probation period.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Washington State Department of Natural Resources recreation, natural areas, and trust land management responsibilities, policies, procedures, and rules.
- Knowledge of: DNR and USFS trail design standards; maintenance standards and various maintenance activities associated with recreation facilities, including trails, trailheads, and day-use facilities; and methods and practices of construction activities.
- Prior experience in managing large landscapes with complex levels of recreation use and interests.
- Previous experience applying for, budgeting, and managing grants.
- Previous experience leading, assigning, and complying work to crews, volunteers, and contractors.
- Proven ability to work outdoors in a forestry setting on outdoor recreation activities.
Salary Range: $4,622 – $7,070
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist 2 – Reforestation Forester
Application Deadline:03/31/2025
To learn more and apply, visit Natural Resource Specialist 2 – Reforestation Forester located in Tillamook, Oregon.
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package – watch this video here
You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click here.
What we are looking for:
As the Reforestation Operations Forester, you will assist in the Reforestation Unit with planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring all reforestation and young stand management activities to accomplish goals and strategies of the NW Forest Management Plan, District Implementation Plan, and District Annual Operations Plans. This involves: assisting with budget and AOP development; drafting contracts and agreements; interacting and coordinating with other units in the district, as well as South Fork Adult In Custody Crews, resource specialists, Research Cooperatives and other external stakeholders; and managing data and information systems including SLI.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in forestry or a closely related natural resource program and a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program.
OR
Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
OR
One year of experience in forestry or a closely related natural resource program and a master’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program.
Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to make professional and technical decisions regarding environmental, economic and social impacts resulting from forest activities.
- Manage District reforestation data including collection, storage, maintenance, and accuracy utilizing ArcGIS Pro, Excel, etc.
- Develop and manage GIS data and products related to reforestation plans, projects and activities including creation of contract and SFK project exhibits, documentation of noxious weed locations and treatment, and occurrence of insect and disease locations and management.
- Ability to develop site specific prescriptions for site preparation, planting, animal damage control, vegetation management, pre-commercial thinning, invasive species management, and fertilization.
- Ability to develop cost estimates and tracking of expenditures on a project basis for development of fiscal and biennial budgets.
- Ability to develop objectives and strategies for the Reforestation portion of the Annual Operations Plan and District Implementation Plan that include site preparation, tree planting, animal damage control, vegetation management, fertilization, and pre-commercial thinning.
How to Apply:
Cover letter and completed work history is required – Failure to submit the required cover letter and completed work history may remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account
SALARY / BENEFITS: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00/yr, DOE/ + benefits package
NOTE: Employer conducts pre-employment criminal history background, reference, and credit checks
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter (address qualifications for the position), resume, and three professional references (including current phone numbers) to recruiter@oswa.org by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 21, 2025. No phone calls, please.
EXPECTED START DATE: April 1, 2025
POSITION LOCATION: This position is in Salem, Oregon. (Work-from-home hours can be negotiated)
To learn more visit, https://oswa.org/.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: The Oregon Small Woodlands Association (OSWA)is on a mission to be an effective force in addressing statewide issues that are critical to family forestland owners by:
- Educating and informing the owners of forest properties and the public regarding family forest management issues.
- Providing a medium for the exchange of ideas about family forestland by landowners, the public, agencies, consultants, and timber industry personnel.
- Serving as a forum to make recommendations for investigating and solving problems and improving forest management, harvesting, and marketing.
- Representing the owners of family forestlands to the general public and before legislative bodies and regulatory agencies.
OSWA has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Director to lead their organization!
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director reports directly to the OSWA Executive Committee and is responsible for fulfilling the values of the organization: Stewardship∙•
Advocacy • Fellowship • Education (SAFE).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Manage all business operations, including the assets of the 501(c)(5) non-profit corporation
- Provide leadership to chapters, members, and volunteers while promoting our values and mission
- Identify and implement opportunities to increase membership and volunteers through our statewide chapters
- Develop annual budgets and implement strategies to fund and promote the organization
- Coordinate development and implementation of OSWA’s legislative agenda and lobbying efforts
- Represent OSWA on multiple state-level committees, boards, and commissions related to private forest management, regulation, and taxation
- Prepare and present testimony on behalf of OSWA and its members before the state legislature
- Grow partnerships with other organizations and groups
- Supervise front office staff
- Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Your resume must reflect the following qualifications to be considered for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Five (5) years of experience in a similar position or leadership role
- Five (5) years of financial management experience, including developing, monitoring, and budgeting
- Advanced proficiency utilizing MS Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated a high level of self-accountability in a fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Background in forestry and natural resource management
- Public or private professional writing experience (letters, reports, etc.)
- Public speaking experience
Salary: $116,484.00 Annually
Location: Grant County – Ephrata, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01024
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4821546/regional-habitat-program-manager-region-2-wms-band-2-permanent-01024-25.
As our Regional Habitat Program Manager (RHPM), you will lead, guide, and support a talented and diverse team of professionals, fostering an environment where they can succeed and thrive.
This is an opportunity to oversee critical regional activities, including Forest Habitats, Aquatic Systems, Priority Habitat and Species, Growth and Shoreline Management, Regulatory Services, Renewable Energy, Salmon Recovery, Watershed Management, and overall program administration.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing long-range plans to protect fish and wildlife resources, advancing agency goals, and fostering collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
This leadership position is essential to advancing habitat management initiatives and making a meaningful impact on regional conservation efforts.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Regional Habitat Program Manager will,
- Plan, lead, organize and manage the work performed by the regional habitat team.
- Create and foster a growing culture of safety in the regional program through active support, engagement with safety teams, leading through example, and providing consistent exposure to safety related topics and issues relative to the regional team.
- Plan for and actively manage the budget allocated to the Region.
- Coach and direct staff working in partnership with various county, state and federal fish and wildlife protection regulations and agreements to achieve protection and restoration needs consistent with statewide best practices.
- Participate in the negotiations for developing mitigation agreements for unavoidable adverse impacts resulting from major development projects in the region.
- Oversee the regional implementation of WDFW’s authority under: RCW 77.55, which includes issuance of Hydraulic Project Approvals. Oversee implementation of WDFW authority under RCW 77.57 – fish passage, and approval of compliance actions under both statutes.
- Develop long-range plans and set priorities within the region for the achievement of the Agency’s goals, objectives, and Strategic Plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards: 75% of time is spent in an office setting and attending meetings. 25% of the time is spent in the field, occasionally in rough weather conditions, traveling throughout the region, and participating in evening meetings.
Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Travel Requirements: Periods of overnight travel may be required, and work hours may exceed the standard workday.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource science or a related field.
AND
- Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Consisting of progressive management experience with managerial skills for managing a group of professional level staff.
Competencies:
- Proven ability to manage programs, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Proven ability to clearly communicate with management, regulatory bodies, and employees.
Please Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Demonstrated proficiency of managing complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing a complex budget.
Knowledge of:
- State and federal statutes and administrative rules, including knowledge of the Hydraulic Code and Growth Management Act and their implementation in relation to protection of fish and wildlife resources.
- Marine, fresh water and terrestrial ecology and natural resource management.
- Principles of stream dynamics and aquatic resource needs and impact analysis from development.
- Technical knowledge of biology and life history of fish and wildlife species in Washington State.
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) Northwest Office (NWO) is seeking a Manager to work with SAF leadership and members to strengthen the Society in the Pacific Northwest. The NWO was established in 1965 to provide administrative and membership services on a continuing basis. Current members of the NWO include Oregon, Washington State, and Alaska State Societies. The NWO is not an office of National SAF but is governed by the Chair, Chair-elect, Treasurer, and Member-at-Large of each State Societies.
The NWO Manager will provide continuity and support to volunteers, administrative support, assist local units with conference management, oversee the northwest region website, coordinate state and chapter elections, and direct programs to spur local innovation and regional collaboration.
The Society of American Foresters was founded in 1900 to empower the forestry profession in advancing sustainable forest management to ensure thriving forests and strong communities. We are the organization that represents forestry professionals and provides leadership to ensure that all members of the profession achieve excellence in sustainable forestry and natural resource management.
Proposer must describe how they will meet the requirements of this RFP and may provide additional, related information. The proposal should be presented in a format that corresponds to the sections contained in the Scope of Services. Proposer should provide three references from similar employment and/or projects.
This RFP is open until December 30, 2024, or until filled. Proposals will be reviewed as they are received on a continual basis. The preferred start date for this Manager position is prior to February 1, 2025.
COMPENSATION
A range of $25 to $30 per hour commensurate with experience to a maximum of 1,300 hours per year (anticipated range 1,100-1,300 hours per year). This is an independent contractor position and hours/days are not set. Travel expenses for the WSSAF annual meeting, OSAF annual meeting, and PNW Leadership Conference are compensated as budgeted or otherwise approved by the Committee.
The term of agreement will be for one year, with quarterly reviews. Unless terminated, with 60-days’ notice by either party, it is anticipated the contract will be renewed and renegotiated for additional 12-month increments.
Salary: $4,187.20 – $4,396.80 Biweekly
Location: Multiple Locations, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 49097
Department: Natural Resources
Division: Forestry & Fire Protection
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/4811032/division-operations-manager-pcn-10-9022.
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is recruiting for a Deputy Director (Division Operations Manager) for its forestry program. This position complements the Deputy Director for DOF’s fire program and offers an excellent opportunity to lead and shape forestry across Alaska.
The successful candidate will work closely with state and federal land management agencies, legislators, the Board of Forestry, landowners, communities, and the public to promote sound, professional forest management in Alaska. Applicants should understand state and local government processes, work well with the state legislature and diverse interests and organizations, and show enthusiasm for forestry in Alaska.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department and two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience, which may be concurrent with the professional experience.
Special Note:
“Professional experience in the broad occupational fields of the division or department,” means experience in one of the professional areas that compose the division’s purpose and function to ensure the applicant has the knowledge of the work of the division to be managed.
For example, in an administrative services division, qualifying professional experience could be in any one of the professional areas that compose business administration; such as accounting, procurement, human resources, and so on.
In a line division, for example the Division of Mining, Land, & Water in the Department of Natural Resources, qualifying experience could be in any one of the professional areas that provide for the use and protection of Alaska’s State-owned land and water, such as geology, hydrology, forestry, natural resource management, and so on.
Additional Required Information
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
At the time of application, the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover letter – see instructions below.
If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:
- A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
- A copy of your last three performance evaluations or, if unavailable, explain why they are unavailable.
- A sample of your professional writing.
SPECIAL NOTICES
- The incumbent will be required to travel within the State (normally one trip every month) and occasionally outside the state to conferences (normally two or three times/year).
Salary: $41,724.00 – $55,584.00 Annually
Location: Klickitat County – Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2024-12-A019/A022-13976
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 12/30/2024
Closing Date: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML).
The Department of Natural Resources (WILDFIRE) has an exciting opportunity in Dallesport, WA in the Southeast Region. Do you enjoy the challenge of wildland firefighting? Do you see yourself leading a squad of 6 firefighters on a 20 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew across Washington’s most diverse geographic region? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for bright, quick-thinking, motivated individuals to fill the role of Handcrew Squad Boss.
Duties
Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and supports oversight for a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew. The squad boss will be responsible for day-to-day supervision, oversight of suppression operations, preparedness, hiring, and training for up to 6 seasonal firefighters.
- Wildfire Suppression- Providing supervision and oversight for resources during fire suppression (Initial Attack or Extended Attack).
- Fire Training- Prepares for and participates in interagency training classes and hands-on courses in wildland firefighting tactics, fire behavior recognition, safe chainsaw operation, use of tools, pumps, and water delivery systems, working around helicopters, and assessments of hazards. Assists firefighters with guidance on various position task books, training records, and evaluations.
- Prescribed Fire Support – Leads and supervises firefighters while conducting site fuels and fire effects data collection and unit preparation, assists with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support, including firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
- Community Resilience – Lead and supervise firefighters to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
- Forest Health Treatment – Leads and supervises firefighters while conducting non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition
- Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1
- Employee Empowerment
- Team Effectiveness
- Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
- 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 requests are followed
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The position assigned duty station is the Dallesport Work Center. Work is performed in the office setting (30%) of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to wintertime. These duties may involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning.
- The position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy icy conditions with poor to little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel.
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level required by current red card qualifications.
- 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:
- A Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Fire Science, Natural Resources or related field; or some higher education that required course work in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture
- Certified as an NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher
- Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career, and seasonal DNR employees
The Bird Banding Intern will contribute to KBO’s growing long-term landbird monitoring program. This position requires independent drive and patience for the travails of fieldwork but also affords an amazing opportunity to build practical experience in field biology and master a variety of bird monitoring and research skills in a beautiful part of the country.
Our bander training program blends an intensive field internship with coursework designed in accordance with North American Banding Council (NABC) standards to prepare participants for successful careers as field ornithologists. Training and duties will include mist netting and banding of passerines and near passerines; bird surveying; data quality assurance, entry, and management; and participation in public outreach and education. Non-field duties include study and discussion of banding curriculum, equipment maintenance, field station upkeep, and data entry. Accommodation is provided in shared rooms in a rustic cabin on the Upper Klamath Lake which has potable running water, a full kitchen, internet access, a wood stove, electric space heaters, and an external bath house. Hiking and birding opportunities abound nearby with access to bikes and kayaks. Weekly visits to remote sites will require multi-night camping trips and brief strenuous hiking carrying heavy banding equipment.
This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive housing; as well as a $500 start-up stipend at the beginning of the internship; and a $500 stipend bi-weekly after that for food and expenses.
Application: Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Martin Lopez Aguilar (mla@klamathbird.org)
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled
Full announcement with job duties and qualifications can be found here.
If you are an employer who wants to share a job announcement with SAF members, please email your job announcement to info@forestry.org.
