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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Helicopter Manager, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor in Olympia, Washington
2025 Helicopter Manager, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS)/(WFML In-Training) * *Recruitment #2025-HelitackWFMS/WFML-14-8552/8553+ Full-time, Seasonal, and Non-Permanent, Represented positions Anticipated Seasonal employment begins in March 2025 Anticipated Non-Permanent employment begins April 2025 Locations: Base of Operations -- Wildland Fire Management Division (Olympia, Yakima) *Salary: $3,477.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly * *Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/3/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. If you are an experienced wildland firefighter who would like to continue using your fire operations background while flying in and managing helicopters, this is the job for you.
Responsibilities: Helicopter Management
- This position is responsible for adhering to and maintaining responsibilities outlined in the WA DNR Aviation Operations Plan and Standards for pre-suppression and suppression activities. In addition, supports the Pilot in Command (PIC), daily supervision of personnel assigned, and maintaining agency vehicle(s) assigned.
- Responsible for safety and readiness of personnel and equipment during suppression as well as responsible for air crew member safety/operational training.
- Responsible for the completion of passenger manifest, SAFECOMs/AVCOMMs, digital applications, initial incident reports, supervisor's report of injury, fire situation narratives, agency fire reports, program crew and helicopter reports, interagency/contract availability, suppression cost reports, contracted aviation cost reports and credit card use logs.
- Ensures functionality of fire line equipment/gear and inspections/repairs to ensure properly working external load suppression equipment. With the concurrence of the PIC, establish GO / NO-GO criteria for incident operations.
- May serve in various ICS roles including Incident Commander, Helibase Manager, Strike Team/Task Force Leader, any Single Resource position, Firefighter, Aircraft Base Radio Operator, Deck Coordinator, or as a public relations contact. Works cooperatively with other fire protection authorities when working on joint jurisdiction fires. Responsible for the safety of personnel while suppressing wildland fire using standard fire line tactics.
- Serves as an agency representative to ensure compliance with state law, regulations, DNR policies, and business practices, and represents the Agency Administrator in interactions with the Incident Commander. Follows guidance within the WA DNR Aviation Operations Plan and Standards on all incidents and NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations and helicopter contracts on federal incidents.
Supervision
May conduct interviews and participate in the selection process for seasonal Squad Boss (Wildland Fire Management Lead) and Exempt Firefighter positions. Provides recommendations for the program's annual interview and hiring plan to be presented to the Helitack Assistant Base Managers.
Responsible for ongoing training, scheduling work projects, reviewing time and activity reports, equipment mileage, and maintenance logs. Must evaluate and provide feedback to crewmembers using mid and end-of-season evaluations, and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
Assists with employee orientation, mandatory safety classes and procedures, position specifics, and human resource-related training are completed within agency policy and timelines.
These positions are responsible for providing new Squad Bosses and Firefighters comprehensive onboarding (on-the-job orientation) including how their contributions fit into
