Cle Elum- Hand Crew Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)
About The Position
This position serves as a Hand Crew Foreman for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Southeast Region, leading a 20-person hand crew. The role supports the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy, the Forest Health Strategic Plan for EWA, and the Forest Action Plan for WWA. It is crucial for meeting wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities during the active fire season, as well as contributing to the state’s forest health deliverables in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy. The Kittitas Handcrew operates out of the Cle Elum work center, covering Kittitas County. The unit includes fire engine modules and personnel, emphasizing interagency cooperation and the 'all hands all lands' vision to protect state and private timber lands and citizens. The unit responds to approximately 60 incidents annually.
Requirements
- Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
- Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
- Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
- 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.
- Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully.
- Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions.
- Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and ensure requests are followed.
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
- A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
- DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted.
- This position requires driving as an essential function.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Natural Resource, or related field; or some higher education that required coursework in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture.
- Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher.
- Certified as an NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
- Experience in forest fire protection regulatory programs, and knowledge of general forest management.
- Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career and seasonal employees.
- Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience writing burning permits for large forest industry landowners.
Responsibilities
- Suppression Preparedness
- Supervision and Crew Administration
- Fire Training
- Community Resilience and Fuels Management
- Perform Physical Fitness Training
- Recommends hiring for assigned Fire Suppression staff to the Appointing Authority through the chain of command.
- Assigns work, delegates duties, trains, evaluates performance, sets standards, anticipates and resolves problems, recognizes good performance, promotes career development, takes informal corrective action, and recommends formal disciplinary action.
- Requires cooperative interaction with other agencies and departments.
Benefits
- Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- Employer contributions toward health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plans
- Sick leave
- Vacation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
