Wildland Fire Prevention & Operations Lead

State of Washington; Colville (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources in Colville, WA is seeking two Regulation and Prevention Technicians (Wildland Fire Management Supervisor) for the North Columbia fire unit. The role focuses on wildfire suppression, prevention, and regulation across state lands, with responsibilities including burn permits and fire regulation interpretation.

As WFML in-training or WFMSup, you will work with local fire districts and federal partners, lead NWCG trainings, and support field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Forestry, or related field.
• Two NWCG Single Resource Boss qualifications (one must be Engine Boss or Crew Boss).
• NWCG Incident Commander Type 4.
• NWCG Wildland Fire Investigator.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and approve burn permits and interpret fire regulations.
• Lead wildland fire investigations and support suppression efforts.
• Lead NWCG fire courses and be a unit instructor for wildland fire training.
• Coordinate with local fire districts and federal partners to support operations.

Skills

Written communication

Team leadership

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Forestry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Mapping

GPS

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources in Colville, WA is seeking two Regulation and Prevention Technicians (Wildland Fire Management Supervisor) for the North Columbia fire unit. The role focuses on wildfire suppression, prevention, and regulation across state lands, with responsibilities including burn permits and fire regulation interpretation.

As WFML in-training or WFMSup, you will work with local fire districts and federal partners, lead NWCG trainings, and support field