Wildland Fire and Forest Health Engine Boss

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; East Wenatchee (WA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Fire and Forest Health Engine Boss, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup) in Washington. The role offers work hours with partial telework and potential relocation assistance.

The annual salary is listed as $4,201.00 to $5,642.00 monthly, with a focus on fire suppression leadership and preparedness activities. The position involves directing the use, safety, operation, and maintenance of a four-wheel drive wildland fire engine

Responsibilities

• Fire suppression leadership: supervise three wildland firefighters and operate a 400-gallon wildland engine.
• Support prevention/preparedness tasks related to wildland fire readiness and hazard mitigation.

Job description

Fire and Forest Health Engine Boss, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,201.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

Fire Suppression: Work as a wildland firefighting engine leader, supervising three wildland firefighters. This position directs the use, safety, operation, and maintenance of a four-wheel drive wildland fire engine complete with a 400-gallon water tank, various pumps, chainsaws, communication equipment, and hand tools. Uses electronics such as GPS, smartphone, tablet, computer, Kestrel, etc.

Community Wildfire Prevention/Preparedness: Perform assignments relating to wildland fire preparedness such as: conducting haza...