Arcadia 20 – Crew Foreman, Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1 (NROS1)
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Salary: $4,633.00 - $6,229.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/09/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as a Crew Foreman (Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1) for our Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew within the Northeast Region. This position will assist with leading our handcrew, which is comprised of 5 permanent DNR employees and 18 transitional firefighters based out of Spokane County, WA.

This position represents the Department and the Region when interacting with other Federal/Local/State agencies and must be capable of enhancing the solid working relationship the DNR has with these cooperating agencies. Additionally, this position must interact and coordinate with Region support and business staff. This collaboration occurs on a daily, ongoing basis and is an essential function of the position. In addition to suppression work, the handcrew supports DNR’s Forest Resiliency and Community Resiliency Programs in the form of fuel reduction projects and other projects as assigned. This position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. 

The Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew is looking for an interactive team member who will be dedicated to creating a safe, positive environment and a cohesive team. The successful candidate will be a working component of the team, facilitating the success of multiple groups while enhancing personal and professional development, building trust, and optimizing everyone's performance potential. This person fills a large role in implementing the team leader's intent and empowering the actions of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct fireline supervision of the Forest Crew Supervisors (FCS) Squadbosses and transitional handcrew members, who respond to grass, brush, and forest fires and are available for district, region, statewide, and/or interagency dispatch. 
• Provides interagency fire suppression activities for initial attack, extended attack, mop-up, patrol and rehabilitation. On initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 and 5 or other duties as needed. 
• Plans and implements training for FCS Squadbosses and transitional crew members and may be asked to instruct/participate in DNR Fire Academies or other trainings.
• 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. 
• Work in remote areas away from vehicles for long periods of time.
• Work in extremely rugged terrain.
• Travel for extended periods of time (for multiple weeks): outside of your home unit to assist on fires within the region to other regions and/or states for large fires.
• Directly supervises 3 permanent FCS Squadbosses and indirectly up to 18 transitional firefighters
• Provides recommendations and assistance during the firefighter hiring process, including conducting firefighter interviews and onboarding.
• Builds strong team cohesion within the handcrew, on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare for fire duty, maintain assigned equipment and vehicles for fire readiness.
• Ensure all required reports are complete and submitted by required dates.
• Forest Health Treatment – Leads crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance. 

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application materials that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• Qualified as NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5.
• Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.

Required Competencies: 

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others.
• Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
• Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully.
• Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions and perspectives.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.