Initial Attack Wildland Fire Supevisor
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Cle Elum, Washington
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | $45,732 - $61,404 per year |
Benefits | http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html |
Deadline | Apr 27, 2025 |
Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/3/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Duties
As the crew foreman for the Kittitas Handcrew, you are responsible for wildland fire response, your position directly impacts the Department in our mission of public safety and environmental protection, and the effectiveness of the fire prevention, regulation, and suppression activities in the unit. Your involvement in the implementation of the Fuels Reduction program, enforcing Fire Regulations, Fire Control preparedness, and suppression actions directly affects the safety of firefighters and the public, as well as the natural resources and the citizens of Washington. Your collaboration with other natural resource and firefighting agencies significantly affects the ability of our resources and theirs to serve the people in our region and beyond.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter T1.
- Supervisory experience
- Employee empowerment
- Team effectiveness
- Building/maintaining cooperative relationships
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov.
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Category | Forestry |
Tags | Wildland Firefighter |