Arcadia Assistant Fire Management Officer; AFMO), Wildland Fire Management Specialist; WFMSpec

Arcadia Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO), Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)

Recruitment #2026-2-3195

Full‑time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)

Location:

Northeast Region – Deer Park, WA

Work hours flexibility may be available and considered. Relocation compensation may be available and considered.

Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as an Assistant Fire Management Officer – Suppression (Wildland Fire Management Specialist). The Arcadia Assistant Fire Management Officer – Suppression is one of two primary supervisors for the Arcadia District’s seasonal firefighting team. Under the direction of the Fire Management Officer, the AFMO will have great influence on the quality, image, and message delivered to the general public of Washington State.

This position works closely with partners and other agencies, and is a primary leadership role in fire suppression activities.

The Arcadia district contains diverse fuel types that range from agriculture/shrub, steppe/dry ponderosa pine to hemlock/subalpine fir forests. The Arcadia District is responsible for wildfire suppression, prevention, and regulation in all or parts of four counties (Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Lincoln), including one hundred thousand acres of state trust land. The Arcadia District conducts suppression actions on approximately 300 fire starts annually and provides training courses to our local cooperators.

A large part of the Arcadia District is located in the Wildland Urban Interface of the greater Spokane area. Interagency cooperation occurs on the majority of the wildland fires and in most fire training courses in the Arcadia District. Interagency cooperation includes working with local fire districts, state and federal partners, and is a key function of the position.

The AFMO position will include a variety of job duties, including but not limited to being a lead and/or unit instructor for NWCG fire courses for wildland fire training, as well as leading and participating in wildland fire prevention activities and informational outreach events. This position will be responsible for reviewing seasonal firefighter applications, hiring, onboarding, training, and general supervision of approximately 24 seasonal firefighters.

Each member of Arcadia Fire Control is also expected to participate in Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determinations, which involves field investigation and in‑office report writing.

The Arcadia District is a fast‑paced and complex work environment that requires team members who will work within the team goals and dynamics to be successful.

• NWCG
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Any Single Resource Boss qualification and NWCG Incident Commander Type 5.
• Supervisory experience, which may include fire line supervision.
• Experience assisting higher‑level fire program managers in developing and implementing operational plans.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in interpreting agreements and contracts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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, showing respect for their opinions and perspectives.
• 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