Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor. Recruitment #2026-4-6682 Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position (WPEA)Anticipated Seasonal appointment is February- November. Location: Yakima, WA - Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve the State of Washington by supporting the Wildfire Aviation program? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to assist and support the helicopter response for wildfire suppression. This position administers DNR’s fuel support program, consisting of a class B fuel truck/trailer fleet, program vehicles, CDL Drivers, and external use equipment used for aviation suppression. DNR’s fuel support program provides safe, trained Class B CDL drivers to provide fuel and support to operational helicopters engaged in wildfire suppression. As a Transportation Supervisor, you will train drivers to provide and manage safe landing locations for helicopter refueling, operate safely around operational helicopters, complete and maintain required documentation, field repair and maintain external use suppression equipment, and adhere to all DOT and agency rules of the road. To be successful in this position, you not only need an understanding of Commercial HAZMAT transportation, but also showcase outstanding supervisory and customer service skills. This position will consistently train personnel to represent the agency when speaking to landowners and the general public, and have the ability to adapt to their audiences. If you want to make a difference and have an impact in supporting the Washington State DNR Aviation program, this is the job for you Duties Responsibilities:Work with wildfire division aviation staff, providing recommendations for equipment replacement, planning training events, and maintaining effective communication to ensure clear expectations and coordination for successful deployment. Engage with Helitack and Aviation Maintenance staff to ensure clear expectations, capabilities, and coordination for aviation use throughout the state. Maintain a direct line of communication with interagency partners and other entities to foster successful current and future relationships. Must interact with others in and outside the agency to accomplish the assigned duties. Maintain & enhance our good working relationships with our federal and fire district cooperators. Maintains dialogue for planning, suppression, and risk management purposes with USFS and vendors. This position may interact with the fire investigation program to assist with cost recoveries for fires that could result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in recoveries. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Experience with basic-level computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Publisher. Experience in the development and maintenance of mapping and navigation equipment. (i.e., Ipads, Google Maps, GPS, Avenza). Experience driving large trucks. Experience applying personnel management principles and merit system rules, and employee union agreements. Experience evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs. Knowledge of the WA DNR Aviation program. Ability to develop and follow processes. 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:Field and Office: Position’s assigned duty station is the Yakima Aviation Hangar. Work is performed in an office setting (50%) and in isolated, unimproved natural areas within the state (50%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Often required to work long, irregular hours on workdays, weekends, day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring limited physical performance. These duties include routine demands for activities in emergencies, under adverse environmental conditions, and for extended periods. Position requires travel (40%) to the field for project work, suppression preparedness, fires, supervision, attending meetings, or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings, meetings, and fire assignments. Pass the Work Capacity Test at the light level. Forklift Operator, Current through fire season. Commercial Driver’s license class B with HAZMAT, TANK, and AIRBRAKE endorsements, current through fire season. WADOT Medical certificate, current through fire season. TSA Background clearance to haul HAZMAT, current through fire season. 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. Pre-employment CDL verification, work history background check, and drug testing will be required as a condition of employment. This position may be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Desired Qualifications:Five years of professional-level experience managing or leading an emergency response/aviation group or program using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or Incident Command System (ICS). Experience with aviation FAA fueling operations, policies, and procedures. Experience in aircraft operations. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at DN - Rrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, 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!