Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)/Wildland Fire Management Technician (WFMT) In-Training
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,317.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly
Please note: In addition to the advertised salary range, the incumbent will receive an additional 5% King County duty station pay.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/5/26. 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, assists 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 participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
• 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.

Wildfire Suppression 

• Protects human life, natural resources, and property on Department-protected lands from wildland and urban interface fires to minimize resource loss and fire costs while ensuring firefighter and public safety. Firefighter safety is the top priority. 
• Provide direct fire line supervision of the hand crew, which responds to grass, brush, and forest fires and is available for district, region, and 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, task force leader, air-to-ground contact, single resource boss, firefighter, timekeeper, or public relations contact. Assists in ensuring safe and efficient use of the SPS Region hand crew as an efficient and effective firefighting resource. Works cooperatively with other fire protection authorities when working on joint jurisdiction fires.
• In addition to serving as a hand crew member, may serve with other suppression resources/modules that are commensurate with qualifications.

Preparedness

• Under the guidance of the Crew Foreman, plans and implements training for seasonal firefighters and interagency cooperators. Instructs seasonal and permanent staff and private contractors as appropriate. Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review. Plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the seasonal staff. Ensures safe working practices are followed and holds regular safety meetings and After Action Reviews with the seasonal staff. Tracks crew training.
• Under the guidance of the Crew Superintendent and Foreman, develops and implements annual pre-suppression project work plans for firefighters. Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review. Attends and participates in Unit and Region Staff meetings. Assists with the implementation of the unit’s operational plan and ensures staff, equipment, and facilities are available and ready to meet the Region's operational plan.
• Under the guidance of the Crew Supervisor, plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the firefighters. Coordinates work plan activities with other program managers and specialists. (e.g., fuel reduction, pre-commercial thinning, brushing roads, etc.).
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are serviced regularly. Inspect, evaluate, and recommend potential need for replacement of fire equipment, supplies, and vehicles to the Crew Supervisor.

Qualifications

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan (may be extended to 36 months). If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Wildland Fire Management Technician (WFMT) In-Training or Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML), depending on qualifications.

Wildland Fire Management Technician (WFMT) In-Training
(Salary range: $3,317.00-$4,410.00 per month):

• Trained to a NWCG “Red Card” qualification level of Firefighter 2.
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Skills in employee empowerment.
• Ability to lead teams.
• Skills in building/maintaining cooperative relationships.

Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)
(Salary range: $3,477.00-$4,632.00 per month):

• Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.