Wildland Fire Hand Crew Foreman

Latino Outdoors; Cle Elum (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a Cle Elum Hand Crew Foreman to lead a 20-person hand crew and oversee wildland fire protection strategy implementation. The role contributes to forest health initiatives and state action plans during the fire season.

Responsibilities include supervision of firefighting personnel, coordinating with crews, and ensuring safety and effectiveness in suppression operations at the Cle Elum work center in Kittitas County.

Qualifications

• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Hand Crew Foreman for a 20-person hand crew, providing support for the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy, the Forest Health Strategic Plan for EWA, and the Forest Action Plan for WWA.
• Help meet wildland fire suppression needs and support associated activities during the active fire season.
• Play a key role in meeting the state’s forest health deliverables in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy.

Skills

Wildland fire suppression

NWCG IC Type 5

Firefighter Type 1

Team leadership

Job description

Cle Elum- Hand Crew Foreman, 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

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/18/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within the Southeast Region.

This position serves as a Hand Crew Foreman for the agency on a 20-person hand crew, providing support for the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy, the Forest Health Strategic Plan for EWA, and the Forest Action Plan for WWA. This position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and supports associated activities during the active fire season. Additionally, this position plays a key role in meeting the state’s forest health deliverables in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy.

The Kittitas Handcrew works out of the Cle Elum work center. This unit falls within the boundary of Kittitas County, which has a total area of 2,333 square miles. The Kittitas Unit consists of 6 Type-5 fire engine modules; 1 permanent engine lead, 5 seasonal engine leads, and 18 seasonal firefighters. Duty stations are split between Ellensburg and Cle Elum. Our unit holds our interagency cooperation in high regard by embracing the all-hands, all-lands vision. Through this theme, we can protect state and private timber lands, along with the citizens of Washington State. On average, we respond to roughly 60 incidents a year.

Required Qualifications:

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.

Required Competencies:

• Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully.
• Preserves others’ self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions.
• Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity,