Wildfire Training Program Manager

Statewide Fire Training Program Manager (WMS1)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $86,784.00 - $101,208.00 Monthly
To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $86,784.00 - $106,548.00

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 5/2/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Manages a staff of nine personnel; two are direct reports, and seven are indirect reports.
• Develops training and academy spending plans and recommends cost-saving measures and tracks expenditures to ensure spending aligns with the plan, including grant proposals; supports DNR lean business practices.
• Organizes, resources, and provides oversight for the state-wide training program for up to 1,600 DNR firefighting personnel, and training for those outside of DNR who participate in wildfire response or on fire teams; supports national and state standards, and the Washington State Wildland Fire Protection 10-year Strategic Plan.
• Performs as the state subject matter expert on all training activities, including administration, certification, and qualification; supports leadership responsibilities.
• Advises senior management on budget decision packages, courses of action, and risk management principles concerning all training and academy activities for the department.
• Evaluates and qualifies personnel within DNR and efficiently supports the department's fire suppression program.
• Implements a training program necessary to continue a level of up to 250 ground and other National Guard resources when activated under the “Emergency Declaration” of the governor.

Required Qualifications: 
 

• A bachelor’s degree in a natural resource, training, or education field of study; 
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 3 years of experience to include: leading teams, spending plan development and expenditure tracking, and developing training plans for personnel and programs.
• Intermediate writing skills to include manuals and procedures.
• Wildland fire suppression experience and NWCG qualified in any position above FFT1.
• Proficient in computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, project management software, IQS or other training certification management software, etc.).
• Experience leading and managing geographically dispersed operations-based organizations, including personnel, motorized equipment, facilities, and budgeting.
• Ability to multitask and respond appropriately and effectively to emergency and/or high-intensity situations.
• Ability to make safe and cost-effective decisions daily and work effectively with assigned personnel, Department/Regional Leadership, partners and cooperators, and vendors.