Wildland Fire Management Supervisor
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Port Angeles or Forks, Washington
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | $45,732 - $61,404 per year |
Benefits | http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html |
Deadline | Jul 08, 2025 |
Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup), Olympic Region Wildland Fire Management Supervisor
Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 07/01/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- This position assists in providing leadership and oversight of the fire program in Clallam and Jefferson Counties for the Washington Department of Natural Resources. You will have the responsibility of hiring, training, and providing daily leadership for 1 engine module leader and 3 firefighters.
- This position also assists with our regulation and prevention efforts within the region. Duties include public speaking about fire prevention activities to groups, including school children and homeowners. Posting and maintenance of fire danger signs and kiosks, industrial fire tool inspections, and burn permitting are also duties of this position.
- This position assists with and coordinates Forest Resilience activities within the region. These activities include prescribed fire support, fuels treatments, and site visits for landowners.
- This position's main responsibility in the summer is serving as an engine boss on one of our engines, including supervising four employees during Wildland Fire Operations in the region, in the state, and nationally.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a Fire Science, Natural Resource, Forestry, or related field
AND 2 years of related experience;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Fully qualified to the NWCG “Red Card” qualification as any single resource boss.
- Experience leading wildland firefighting personnel.
- Experience in computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Global Positioning Systems.
- Experience working with the public, sometimes under stressful conditions.
- Experience in acting promptly and using good judgment in emergencies.
- Good writing and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Forestry |
Tags | Wildland Firefighter |