HIHandcrew Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor; WFMSup

Position: HI20 Handcrew Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)
Location: Okanogan

HI20 Handcrew Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

Recruitment #2026-2-6371

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)

Location:

Northeast Region - Loomis, WA

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has exciting opportunities within the West Zone of Northeast Region. We are looking for an individual to join our team as a Handcrew Foreman (Wildland Fire Management Supervisor).

If you love working in the outdoors, appreciate a remote natural environment, enjoy providing assistance to the public, with proven ability for working as part of a small team, then this opportunity might be for you!  The Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region is looking for a Foreman to join and help lead our 20 person Highlands 20 Hand Crew.

This position will assist in the supervision of our Initial Attack Handcrew which is located in Loomis, WA.  This position represents the Department and the Region when interacting with other Federal, Local, and State agencies and must harbor a solid working relationship with these cooperating agencies. Additionally, this position interacts and coordinates with Region support and business staff.  This collaboration occurs on a daily, ongoing basis and is an essential function of this position.

In addition to suppression work, our handcrew support DNR's Forest Resiliency and Community Resiliency Programs in the form of fuel reduction projects and other projects as assigned.  This position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. You will experience a different level of collaboration within the DNR that will offer a lifetime worth of skills for your future career path.

This position is considered a region resource and will be expected to travel frequently during fire season. When the crews are not engaged on fires within the region, they can be sent on fire assignments out of region/out of state and are also available for prescribed burning and other projects throughout the region.

Responsibilities:

* Provide direct fireline supervision of the hand crew members, which responds to grass, brush and forest fires and is available for district, region, statewide and/or interagency dispatch.

* On initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 and 5 or other duties as needed.

* Plans and implements training for handcrew members, and may be asked to instruct/participate in DNR Fire Academies.

* Prescribed Fire Support - Leads crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc. Be an active and positive influence and help to maintain strong team cohesion within the 20-person crew, on a day-to-day basis.

* Work in remote areas away from vehicles for long periods of time.

* Work in extremely rugged terrain.

* Travel for extended periods of time (for multiple weeks): outside of your home unit to assist on fires within the region to other regions and/or states for large fires.

* Provides recommendations and assistance during the seasonal hiring process, including conducting seasonal firefighter interviews and onboarding.

* Ensure all required reports are complete and submitted by required dates.

Required Qualifications:

* Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition

* NWCG Qualified as:

* Firefighter Type 1

* Incident Commander Type 5

* Supervisory experience

* Employee Empowerment

* Team Effectiveness

* Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships

* 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 requests are followed

* DNR

Core Competencies:

* Personal Accountability

* Value Others

* Compassionate Communication

* Inspire Others

* Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

* Position assigned duty station is the Highlands Fire Camp Loomis WA. Work is performed in the office setting 30% of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state 70% of the time. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat related illness type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to wintertime.

These duties may involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinary strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time.

* Position requires a large amount of travel…