Wildland Fire Squad Boss

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks an East Wenatchee-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) to supervise a hand crew during fuels management and prescribed fire operations near East Wenatchee, WA. The role focuses on community resilience, data collection, burn plan support, and coordinating Rx burn activities with landowners and agencies.

Work hours may include partial telework flexibility and relocation compensation may be available; applications are

Responsibilities

• Lead a Wildland Fire Management crew in fuels data collection and Rx burn support.
• Coordinate community resilience activities and home ignition zone assessments.
• Develop and support burn plans and field operations.

Job description

East Wenatchee-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered.

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered.

Salary: $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 9/22/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Community Resilience and Fuels Management
• Prescribed Fire Support – Leads crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
• Community Resilience - Leads crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments, crew members may parti...