Wildland Hand Crew Foreman — Fire Suppression Lead

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Cle Elum Hand Crew Foreman (WFMSup) to lead a 20-person crew in wildland fire suppression, preparedness, and training. The role supports multiple strategic plans and requires extensive travel within the region.

The ideal candidate has NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1 certifications, with leadership experience and a Fire Science/Natural Resources degree. Relocation assistance and partial telework may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Supervise a 20-person hand crew and coordinate suppression activities.
• Oversee preparedness, training, and readiness for fire season.
• Lead crew administration, safety, and performance evaluations.
• Support community resilience and fuels management efforts

Skills

Wildland fire tactics

Team leadership

Communication & coordination

Education

Fire Science/Natural Resources degree

Job description

Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Cle Elum Hand Crew Foreman (WFMSup) to lead a 20-person crew in wildland fire suppression, preparedness, and training. The role supports multiple strategic plans and requires extensive travel within the region.

The ideal candidate has NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1 certifications, with leadership experience and a Fire Science/Natural Resources degree. Relocation assistance and partial telework may be available.