Wildland Fire Crew Lead & Operations Supervisor

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Crew Foreman (Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1) for the Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew in the Northeast Region, Spokane, WA. The role involves direct supervision of a 5-person permanent crew and up to 18 transitional firefighters, coordinating suppression and forest health projects, and representing the agency with partners.

Qualified candidates will have NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5 certifications, strong

Qualifications

• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 certification is required.
• Incident Commander Type 5 certification is required.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build a cohesive team and lead diverse crews.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct fireline supervision of the Forest Crew Supervisors (FCS) Squadbosses and handcrew members.
• Coordinate interagency fire suppression activities for initial and extended attack.
• Plan and implement training for FCS Squadbosses and crew members.
• Lead prescribed fire support activities including fuel reduction and Rx burn execution.
• Travel for extended periods to support suppression efforts across regions.

Skills

NWCG Firefighter Type 1

Incident Commander Type 5

Supervising wildland firefighting

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Crew Foreman (Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1) for the Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew in the Northeast Region, Spokane, WA. The role involves direct supervision of a 5-person permanent crew and up to 18 transitional firefighters, coordinating suppression and forest health projects, and representing the agency with partners.

Qualified candidates will have NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5 certifications, strong