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Wildfire Foreman, Natural Resource Operations Supervisor

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Spokane, Washington

Job Type Permanent
Salary Details $52,920.00 - $71,148.00 Annually
Deadline Nov 10, 2024

Arcadia 20 – Crew Foreman, Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1 (NROS1)
Location: Northeast Region- Spokane, WA
Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,410.00 - $5,929.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 10/22/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct fireline supervision of the Forest Crew Supervisors (FCS) Squadbosses and transitional hand crew members, which responds to grass, brush, and forest fires and is available for district, region, statewide, and/or interagency dispatch.
  • Provides interagency fire suppression activities for initial attack, extended attack, mop-up, patrol, and rehabilitation. On initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 and 5 or other duties as needed.
  • Plans and implements training for FCS Squadbosses and transitional crew members and may be asked to instruct/participate in DNR Fire Academies or other trainings.
  • Prescribed Fire Support – Leads crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
  • Work in remote areas away from vehicles for long periods.
  • Work in extremely rugged terrain.
  • Travel for extended periods (for multiple weeks): outside of your home unit to assist on fires within the region to other regions and/or states for large fires.
  • Directly supervises 3 permanent FCS Squadbosses and 15 transitional firefighters
  • Provides recommendations and assistance during the firefighter hiring process, including conducting firefighter interviews and onboarding.
  • Forest Health Treatment – Leads crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance.

Required Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
  • Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
  • 3 months of supervisory experience.
  • Must annually pass the work capacity test at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
  • Employee Empowerment
  • Team Effectiveness
  • Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
HOW TO APPLY

View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Forestry, General / Stewardship
Tags Wildland Firefighter