Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) - North Unit, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFM - Spec)Recruitment #2026-4-A 062 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Chehalis or Menlo, WA - 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 4/27/26. 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 an Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) - North Unit, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFM - Spec). This position supports the agency's mission by providing wildland fire suppression services to and on behalf of the public. This critical service protects public resources, natural resources, and public safety. Duties Responsibilities:Assist in the development and implementation of the FMO’s fire unit operation plan. Plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis 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 units 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. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Any Single Resource Boss qualification. Certified NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 or higher. 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 in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint. Required Competencies: 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. 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:Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level required by NWCG. Work is performed in an office setting (30%) and alone in isolated, unimproved natural areas within the unit (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance, calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. Position requires travel (50%) to the field for project work, fires, or supervision, attend meetings, or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings, meetings, and fire assignments. A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/ Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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:Qualified as NWCG Strike Team Leader OR has any two Single Resource Boss qualifications OR Two years' experience as a Single Resource Boss. Incident Commander Type 4. Associate degree or higher in Fire Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field. Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances. Skills in evaluating others' abilities and assessing training needs. Facilitative skills to work with groups of people to solve issues. Ability to empower employees to create an effective workforce. Ability to increase effectiveness by focusing on situational awareness, communication skills, teamwork, task allocation, and decision-making within a framework of standard operating procedures. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. We are invested in acquiring the best and most innovative candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. It is important you consider and clearly communicate within your application materials how your education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience transfer to this position and the qualifications. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please contact us at DN - Rrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Don’t hesitate to apply!