Wildland Fire Management Lead

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Deer Park (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources – Arcadia District is seeking four Fuels Crew Leads (Wildland Fire Management Leads) for a multi-year project. This role serves as second-in-command to the Forest Health Engine Captain, leading a River City Fuels Crew during non-fire seasons and piloting a Type 5 Brush engine during fire seasons.

Anticipated October 2026 through March 2029, with flexible work hours. Positions are full-time and represented (WPEA).

Job description

Fuels Crew Lead, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) Full-time, Project, Represented positions (WPEA) Anticipated Project is October 2026 - March 2029 Work Hours flexibility may be available and consideredSalary: $3,827.00 - $5,111.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/05/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Northeast Region of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively seeking four (4) Fuels Crew Leads (Wildland Fire Management Leads) for the Arcadia District. This position will be a second-in-charge role to a Forest Health Engine Captain on the newly created River City Fuels Crew during non-fire season months and will operate as an Engine Leader on a Type 5 Brush engine during the fire season months of the year. The Arcadia District is based out of Deer...