Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor

Aviation Fuel Support Supervisor - East, Transportation Supervisor

State of Washington – Yakima, WA

Full‑time, Seasonal – February to November

Salary: $4,517.00 – $5,241.00 Monthly

• 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 cooperators for successful current and future relations.
• Interact with others inside and outside the agency to successfully accomplish the assigned duties.
• Maintain and enhance working relationships with federal and fire district cooperators, managing dialogue for planning, suppression, and risk management with USFS and vendors.

• Experience with basic level computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Publisher.
• Experience in development and maintenance of mapping and navigation equipment (iPad, Google Maps, GPS, Avenza).
• Experience driving large trucks.
• Experience evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs.
• Knowledge of WADNR Aviation program.
• 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.

• 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.

Apply online eers.wa.gov (click the APPLY button).

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and optional reference list.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal‑opportunity employer. We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Veterans and individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations upon request.

Position may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to 60 days.