Salish Unit Crew Superintendent, WFMS
Recruitment #2023-7-A030
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Northwest Region- Sedro Woolley, WA
Salary: $4,174.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after July 28, 2023. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit material as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve local communities by leading a Wildland Fire Suppression Module? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Salish Unit Crew Superintendent, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMS) to manage the Salish Fire Suppression Module within Salish Wildfire Unit of NW Region DNR. This position serves as the Superintendent of a year-round six-person module, which may expand to 10 people during fire season. In addition to suppression work, the module supports DNRs Forest Resiliency and Community Resiliency Programs in the form of fuel reduction projects and other FireWise USA related work helping expand NW Regions Fire Adapted Communities landscape; and may have the opportunity to participate in prescribed fire . Additionally, the position works in coordination with two other WFMS positions, and may be asked to supervise Engine Crews as well as work on administrative and higher-level projects within the Fire Unit.
Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Salish Fire Unit Manager, and works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. Facilitates the management, coordination, planning and training for the Salish Suppression Module within NW Region. This position supervises a Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (Module Foreman), four Wildland Fire Management Leads (FFT1s), and potentially four seasonal firefighters. The position is responsible to ensure Module staff are proficient in suppression operations, as well as administrative duties required by the Agency. This position will occasionally require backfill of duties behind other WFMSs.
