Forest Health Engine Captain, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor; WFMSup

Forest Health Engine Captain, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

Full-time, Project, Represented position (WPEA). Anticipated Project employment is October 2026 - March 2029.

Location:

Northeast Region
- Deer Park, WA. Salary: $4,201.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly. Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/5/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Northeast Region of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively seeking two (2) Forest Health Engine Captains (Wildland Fire Management Supervisors) to support the goals and mission statement of the Department.

Responsibilities

• The Forest Health Engine Captains will be expected to excel at two separate jobs over the course of the project duration, depending on the time of year, and will be under the guidance of a Wildland Fire Management Specialist (Assistant Fire Management Officer).
• Operating as a supervisor for the River City Fuels Crew, a 22-person fuels reduction crew following specific prescriptions to implement forest health plans for priority sites around the District; supervising one Wildland Fire Management Lead and up to four Wildland Fire Management Technicians; responsible for assessing and monitoring the safety of the crew members while also comparing crew production output to project deadlines.
• Making recommendations on fuels reduction strategies and driving the completion of the prescriptions while ensuring guidance of the forester or project manager is being adhered to.
• Operating as a Wildland Firefighting Engine Captain on a Type 5 brush Engine in the Arcadia District during the fire season; supervising up to 4 Wildland Firefighters, responding to wildfire incidents safely and efficiently; operating in NWCG Wildland Fire positions such as Incident Commander, Engine Boss, Heavy Equipment Boss, Wildland Fire Investigator, and more depending on the scale of the incident.
• When not on wildfire incidents, creating daily schedules for the firefighters on the Engine, including training, studying, or reviewing previous incidents; maintaining professional presence on and off the fire line; supporting the Department's Wildfire Ready Neighbor program and serving as a subject matter expert on wildfire home defense and hardening.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• NWCG qualified as:
• Single Resource Boss (any)
• Incident Commander Type 5
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and GPS.
• Experience with:
• Fire Effects and Fire Fuel Reduction
• Smoke Management
• Regulatory Education
• Fire Regulatory and Enforcement
• Fire Prevention Programs
• Fire Suppression
• Silvicultural techniques to improve forest health

Required Competencies

• Good writing and verbal communication skills and ability to work with the public, sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies.
• 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.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment

• Must annually pass the arduous level work capacity test.
• This position is a field position (80%). The fire suppression and prescribed fire work is strenuous outdoor work in all weather conditions. Must be able to traverse…