Wildland Fire Crew Leader - Forest Resilience Ops

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (${COMPANY_NAME}) is seeking a Crew Foreman for Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew in the Northeast Region. This full-time, represented role will supervise a mixed crew (5 permanent staff and 18 seasonal firefighters) based in Spokane County, WA.

You will lead fireline operations and coordinate with partner agencies while fostering safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates will hold NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5

Qualifications

• NWCG Firefighter Type 1 qualification.
• Incident Commander Type 5 qualification.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
• Valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct fireline supervision of Forest Crew Supervisors and handcrew members.
• Coordinate interagency fire suppression activities from initial to extended attack.
• Plan and conduct training for squadbosses and crew members.
• Lead prescribed fire support, fuels data collection, and Rx burn tasks.
• Travel for extended periods to assist on fires within the region.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Job description

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (${COMPANY_NAME}) is seeking a Crew Foreman for Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew in the Northeast Region. This full-time, represented role will supervise a mixed crew (5 permanent staff and 18 seasonal firefighters) based in Spokane County, WA.

You will lead fireline operations and coordinate with partner agencies while fostering safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates will hold NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5