Wildland Fire Management Supervisor

Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMS), Kulshan Suppression Module Foreman
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 – $5,117.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Kulshan Module Superintendent (Wildland Fire Management Specialist) and works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. Assists in the management, coordination, planning, and implementation of Fire Control, Emergency Fire Suppression, and Fire Regulation & Protection Assistance programs in parts of Whatcom and Skagit Counties within the Northwest Region. This position will be responsible for the Kulshan Hand Crew Module and directly supervise 4 Squad Bosses.

• Preparedness- Plan, instruct and implement necessary trainings to prepare and develop firefighters.
• Suppression- Providing supervision and incident leadership during wildland fire suppression (Initial Attack or Extended Attack)
• Fire Training- Prepares for and participates in interagency training classes and hands-on courses in wildland firefighting tactics, fire behavior recognition, safe chainsaw operation, use of tools, pumps, and water delivery systems, working around helicopters, and assessments of hazards. Assists crew with guidance on various position task books, training records, and evaluations.
• Prescribed Fire Support – Leads and supervises 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.
• Community Resilience – Lead and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities.  In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
• Forest Health and Fuels Treatment – Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising, and road maintenance.

Required Qualifications: 

• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1.
• Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
• Supervisory experience.
• Skills in employee empowerment.
• Skills in team effectiveness.
• Ability to build/maintain cooperative relationships.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.