Wildland Fire Management Lead and Hand Crew Squad Boss

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources seeks an Ahtanum-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) in the Southeast Region (Yakima, WA). You will supervise a crew of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew, oversee training, preparedness, and budget for wildland fire operations.

Requirements include NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and leadership competencies. Expect extensive travel (up to 50%), and a strong emphasis on safety, community outreach, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.
• Creats a positive work environment and motivates staff.
• Encourages teamwork and information sharing.
• Maintains openness and fairness in leadership.
• Adapts communication to varied audiences.
• Follows safety protocols and emphasizes health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Wildfire suppression supervision for resources during Initial/Extended Attack.
• Lead fire training and interagency courses, supervise task books and training records.
• Direct prescribed fire support planning, burn boss activities, and Rx burn implementation support.
• Lead community resilience work including Home Ignition Zone assessments and outreach.
• Oversee forest health treatments, including thinning, road brushing, and data collection.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Fire Science/Natural Resources degree

Tools

NWCG Firefighter Type 1

NWCG Incident Commander Type 4+

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources seeks an Ahtanum-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) in the Southeast Region (Yakima, WA). You will supervise a crew of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew, oversee training, preparedness, and budget for wildland fire operations.

Requirements include NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and leadership competencies. Expect extensive travel (up to 50%), and a strong emphasis on safety, community outreach, and