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2026 OLYMPIC REGION SUMMER WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER ENGINE LEADER

Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$4,185/mo - $4,778/mo

0+ years exp

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Wildland Fire Engine Crews as Engine Leaders in the Olympic Region. In this role, you will lead engine crews in fire suppression and prevention activities, while also preparing for and maintaining equipment for fire readiness.

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Responsibilities

Supervising and/or leading crews on the fire line, fire suppression and prevention, operating and maintaining small motorized equipment, and operating light or heavy trucks (e.g., 1-ton 4x4, 400 gal., 3-4 person fire engine)

Marking and measuring timber, cutting brush on survey lines, leading small crews to maintain roads and recreation facilities, and operating and maintaining small hand and power tools

Prepare for fire duty, and maintain assigned equipment and vehicles for fire readiness

Safely respond to wildland fires to suppress and prevent them from spreading

Perform entry-level wildland fire duties, including hand-line construction, water handling, general suppression, and prevention activities or training

When not engaged in wildland fire preparedness and suppression, Engine Leaders and crew will perform tasks such as thinning and pruning trees for watersheds, protecting wildlife, and maintaining recreation sites, buildings, grounds, roads, and equipment

Many of the duties performed on these jobs require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods away from home. Duties include, but may not be limited to, the ability to carry up to 60 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb

Qualification

Wildland Fire ManagementNWCG FFT2 CertificationLeadership SkillsFire Suppression TechniquesRisk ManagementPhysical EnduranceJudgment SkillsPublic InteractionDriving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older by your available hire date

Engine Leaders are required to have a basic fundamental understanding of the Wildland Fire Management activities, including Fire Suppression, Mitigation, and Prevention

Certified as NWCG FFT2

Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and lead subordinates in wildland fire organizations

Ability to act promptly, use good judgment in day-to-day activities and emergencies, and deal tactfully with the public and interagency partners

Must pass the DNR work capacity test or 'Pack Test' during the selection process and before starting work

DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence

Employees must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire

A valid driver's license and two years of driving experience

Duties involve field work in hazardous environments on fires, requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning

Ability to carry up to 60 lbs., run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb while working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions

A typical workday is an 8-hour day, five days a week. Positions require response during off-duty hours for emergency fire suppression needs

Requires a large majority of time in the field, traveling between fire assignments and fire training

Field duties require the use of hand tools, power tools, GPS, topographic maps, a compass, and an iPad

Must be able to carry appropriate wildland fire tools on field assignments, as needed, to conduct assigned tasks

Day-to-day responsibilities require the ability to safely operate pickup trucks and larger Type 5 Wildland Fire Engines

Preferred

NWCG Qualification of Firefighter Type 1, Incident Commander Type 5, and Engine Boss

U.S. Passport

A high school diploma or equivalent at the time of hire

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.