{"id":60863,"date":"2026-09-09T21:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T04:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60863"},"modified":"2026-09-09T21:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T04:01:10","slug":"job-wildland-fire-management-supervisor-dept-of-natural-resources-belfair-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-wildland-fire-management-supervisor-dept-of-natural-resources-belfair-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Wildland Fire Management Supervisor, Dept. of Natural Resources (Belfair, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Washington State Department of Natural Resources<\/p>\n

Belfair, Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPermanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$45,924 – $67,704 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nhttp:\/\/careers.wa.gov\/benefits.html<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nSep 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n2 – 4 years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)\/Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training<\/strong>
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered<\/strong>
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered<\/strong>
Salary: $3,827.00 – $5,642.00 Monthly<\/strong>

Review of applications is ongoing.\u00a0We 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.

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Responsibilities:<\/strong>
Community Wildfire Prevention & Preparedness:<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n


Fire Suppression:<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

Supervision:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, will assist with supervising wildland engines in the work unit in the absence\u00a0of the Assistant Unit Manager (if managing local fires, on assignments out-of-region, or on days off). Position may\u00a0assist in supervising 5 wildland fire engine crews, consisting of 5 Exempt Engine Leaders and at least 10 Seasonal\u00a0Firefighters for fire pre-suppression and suppression. An engine crew is made up of one exempt Engine Driver and\u00a0up to 2-3 Forest Firefighters.<\/p>\n

Fire Training:<\/strong>
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:<\/strong>
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<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training\u00a0or\u00a0Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup), depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n


Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training<\/strong>
(Salary range: $3,827.00-$5,111.00 per month):<\/strong><\/p>\n