Wildland Fire Training Coordinator

Wildland Fire Training Coordinator

Location: Northwest Region- Sedro Woolley, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary: $5,398.00 – $7,254.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/22/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

This position coordinates and administers fire training and supports Fire Protection Districts responsibilities for five counties.  Additionally, this position works closely with the statewide fire training leadership in the development of statewide training programs.

Responsibilities:
This position supports the Mission and Goals of the DNR through the planning, coordination, prioritization, and implementation of Wildland Fire Training for DNR staff and Fire Service partners from five Counties within the NW Region. 

Required Qualifications: (All experience can be gained concurrently)

• (2)Two years of progressively more complex, professional work in wildland fire suppression, wildland fire training, or another closely related field.
• (2)Two years’ experience with PMS 310-1, Incident Qualification System, or Field Manager Course Guide.
• (2)Two years of experience working within the Incident Command System.

Required Competencies: 

• Accustomed to working with difficult external partners and/or customers to minimize conflict and maintain good customer relationships.
• Accustomed to prioritizing and performing multiple tasks concurrently, handling interruptions appropriately, returning to incomplete tasks, and demonstrating cooperation and mutual respect.
• Competent to develop and instruct classes on wildland fire suppression activities, including knowledge of wildland fire behavior and fire line safety awareness.
• Proficiency in computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, and the ability to develop complex documents in support of the program objectives.

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• The primary work environment is the Northwest Region office. This position is eligible for hybrid telework agreements with prior approval from their direct supervisor. If the region fire situation requires it, this position may be asked to be available to respond to fires in regions such as an IC, Single Resource Boss, or TFLD/STEN.
• Travel is usually done only during fire season, emergency management meetings, staff meetings, and /or for the purpose of training, and may include overnight trips.
• 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:

• 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/Task Force Leader.