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Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Wildland Fire Management Supervisor

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A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.

$77,214 / year median in Washington

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Loading... Wildland Fire Management Supervisor Save Job Washington State Department of Natural Resources Belfair, Washington LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Job Type Permanent Salary $45,924 - $67,704 per year Benefits http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html Deadline Sep 30, 2026 Min. Experience 2 - 4 years Save Job LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)/Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary:
$3,827.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/8/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Community Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness:
Perform assignments relating to wildland fire preparedness, such as: conducting hazard risk assessments at single residence and community level; coordinating and accomplishing Wildland Urban Interface mapping to include structure protection assessments and in/egress fire hazard assessments; working on fuels reduction assignments; performing reconnaissance on public lands relating to establishing/locating water points; helicopter landing zones, staging areas, base camps; and other logistical assignments designed for the preparation and management of wildland fires.
Fire Suppression:
Protects human life and resources on Department-protected lands to minimize resource loss and fire costs caused by wildland and urban interface fires, while ensuring firefighter and public safety.
Supervision:
Under the direction of the Unit Manager, will assist with supervising wildland engines in the work unit in the absence of the Assistant Unit Manager (if managing local fires, on assignments out-of-region, or on days off). Position may assist in supervising 5 wildland fire engine crews, consisting of 5 Exempt Engine Leaders and at least 10 Seasonal Firefighters for fire pre-suppression and suppression. An engine crew is made up of one exempt Engine Driver and up to 2-3 Forest Firefighters.
Fire Training:
Assists with fire training for region and district personnel and assists with the Washington State Interagency Fire Academies and other various Interagency/DNR trainings.
Fire Regulation:
Responsible for review and approval of all burn permits for the assigned geographic area of the SPS Region, to include a full range of burn permit requests, those with more complexity, potential for escape, and smoke impact to communities. Performs other work as assigned This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 6-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time, we may waive the remaining time required. Candidates will be considered as Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training or Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup), depending on qualifications.
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. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training (Salary range: $3,827.00-$5,111.00 per month): Qualified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1. Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup) (Salary range: $4,201.00-$5,642.00 per month): Any NWCG single resource boss qualification. Two (2) years of experience in wildland fire management, natural resources, forestry, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel. How To Apply 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 Loading...