Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor

Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor

Recruitment #/ Full-time, Seasonal, Represented position (WPEA) / Anticipated Seasonal appointment is February
- November /

Location:

Yakima, WA / Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/29/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

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 Helicopter response for wildfire suppression.

One of the main responsibilities is administering DNR’s fuel support program, which includes 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 supply fuel and support to operational helicopters engaged in wildfire suppression. The Transportation Supervisor will train drivers to establish and manage safe landing locations for helicopter refueling, operate safely around operational helicopters, complete and maintain required documentation, conduct field repair and maintenance of external use suppression equipment, and adhere to all DOT and agency rules of the road.

To be successful in this role, a solid understanding of Commercial HAZMAT transportation is required, along with exceptional supervisory and customer service skills. The position will consistently train personnel to represent the agency when speaking to landowners and the general public, and to adapt communication to varying audiences.

• Work with wildfire division aviation staff, providing recommendations for equipment replacement, plan training events and maintain 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 cooperators for successful current and future relations.
• Interact with others in and outside the agency to successfully accomplish the assigned duties.
• Maintain and enhance working relationships with federal and fire district cooperators, maintain dialogue for planning, suppression, and risk management with USFS and vendors. Also interact with the fire investigation program to support cost recoveries for fires that could recover hundreds of thousands of dollars.

• Experience with basic level computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Publisher.
• Experience in development and maintenance of mapping and navigation equipment (iPad, 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 WADNR 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

• 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…