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

Regulation and Prevention Technician, Wildland Fire Mgmt Supervisor (WFMSup)/WFM Lead In-Training Recruitment #2026-10-1330/1384 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.

Duties Responsibilities: 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.

Work is performed in an office setting (40%) and alone in isolated unimproved natural areas within the unit (60%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above average endurance and superior conditioning. This position will be assigned an agency vehicle. Position requires significant driving and field visits within the assigned area.

Requirements: NWCG Firefighter Type1 AND Incident Commander Type 5 (for WFML In-Training) OR two years wildland fire management/natural resource/forestry experience (for WFMSup), valid driver's license with 2+ years driving experience, pass annual NWCG work capacity test at arduous level, written and verbal communication skills, team collaboration, safety focus

Salary: $45,924.00 - $67,704.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-12