Regulation and Prevention Technician, Wildland Fire Mgmt Supervisor; WFMSup​/WFM Lead In-Training

Recruitment #/1384
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)

Location:

Northeast Region - Colville, WA

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $3,827.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/21/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region.

Northeast Region is actively seeking two Regulation and Prevention Technicians (Wildland Fire Management Supervisor) for our North Columbia fire unit, located in Colville, WA. The Regulation and Prevention Technician is responsible for wildfire suppression, prevention, and regulation throughout our region, including state trust lands. The North Columbia Unit conducts suppression actions on an average of 120 fire starts annually, processes approximately 75 burn permit requests annually, and provides training courses to local cooperators.

Interagency cooperation occurs on the majority of the wildland fires and in most fire training courses. Interagency cooperation includes working with local fire districts, state, and federal partners, and is a key function of these positions.

The Regulation and Prevention Technician has a great influence on the quality, image, and message delivered to the general public of Washington State. This position works closely with stakeholders and other agencies and plays a leadership role in fire suppression activities. The majority of the duties will include administering and approving burn permits, interpreting/applying fire regulations and IFPL restrictions, conducting wildland fire investigations, and fire suppression.

This position will act as a Wildland Fire Investigator regularly. The Regulation and Prevention Technician will work closely with fire suppression resources to suppress and prevent the spread of wildland fire. Other duties will include but are not limited to being a lead and/or unit instructor for NWCG fire courses for wildland fire training, leading, and participating in wildland fire prevention activities.

The Northeast Region is a fast-paced and complex work environment that requires an individual who will work within the team goals and dynamics to be successful. This may be filled as an in‑training position. This is designated as a 12-24-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time, we may waive the remaining time required.

Candidates will be considered as Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML In-Training) or Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup), depending on qualifications.

Salary range: $3,827 - $5,111 per month:

• NWCG
  
  Qualifications:
  
  as a Firefighter Type1 AND Incident Commander Type 5.

Salary range: $4,201 - $5,642 per month:

• Two years' experience in wildland fire management, natural resource, forestry, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Any NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification.

• 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…