NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)
Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$3,811/mo - $5,117/moNEOGOV is seeking a Foreman, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor to join the Department of Natural Resources in Washington. The role involves leading a 20-person handcrew in wildland firefighting and community resilience efforts, ensuring safety and effective fire suppression operations.
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Responsibilities
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 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
Protects human life, natural resources, and property on Department-protected lands from wildland and urban interface fires to minimize resource loss and fire costs while ensuring firefighter and public safety. Firefighter safety is the top priority
Provide direct fire line supervision of the handcrew, which responds to grass, brush, and forest fires and is available for district, region, and statewide and/or interagency dispatch. Provides interagency fire suppression activities for initial attack, extended attack, mop-up, patrol, and rehabilitation. On initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 and 5, task force leader, air-to-ground contact, single resource boss, firefighter, timekeeper, or public relations contact. Assists in ensuring safe and efficient use of the Chelan handcrew as an efficient and effective firefighting resource. This often requires working long, irregular hours on weekdays, weekends, holidays, day or night. These duties involve fieldwork 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. Works cooperatively with other fire protection authorities when working on joint jurisdiction fires
In addition to serving as a handcrew member, may serve with other suppression resources/modules commensurate with qualifications
Reviews and authors initial incident reports, Supervisor’s report of injury, fire reports, and fire situation narratives
Under the guidance of the Crew Superintendent, plans and implements training for seasonal crews, Squad Bosses, and interagency cooperators. Instructs seasonal and permanent staff and private contractors as appropriate. Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review. Plans and provides drills and training exercises regularly to the seasonal staff and Squad Bosses. Ensures safe working practices are followed and holds regular safety meetings and After-Action Reviews with the seasonal staff. Tracks crew training and ensures position task books are completed accurately
Under the guidance of the Chelan Crew Superintendent, develops and implements annual pre-suppression project work plans for firefighters. Assists with developing the Unit’s annual preparedness review. Attends and participates in Unit and Region Staff meetings. Assists with the implementation of the unit’s operational plan and ensures staff, equipment, and facilities are available and ready to meet the Region's operational plan
Under the guidance of the Crew Superintendent, plans and provides drills and training exercises on a regular basis to the firefighters. Coordinates work plan activities with other program managers and specialists. (e.g., fuel reduction, pre-commercial thinning, brushing roads, etc.)
Ensures vehicles and equipment are serviced regularly. Inspect, evaluate, and recommend the potential need for replacement of fire equipment, supplies, and vehicles to the Crew Superintendent
Assist in providing supervision and leadership for a 20-person hand crew, ensuring adequate safety, production, and quality control of work projects and suppression efforts. Directly supervises 4 Squad Bosses and 14 Firefighters. This position routinely supervises and leads up to 18 people fighting fire and performing other activities
Assist and/or lead in the recruiting, orientation of applicants, screening applicants, and verbal interviews. Make recommendations to the Crew Superintendent for the hiring of squad leaders and firefighters. Ensures onboarding and various trainings are completed according to agency policy and timelines, such as: orientation, mandatory safety, position-specific, first aid, fiscal/accounting, and human resource-related trainings. Facilitate reviews of Job Safety Analysis and Task Hazard Analysis
Monitor workplace conduct at the Assigned Duty Station and provide expectations for off-duty behavior, facilities use, and housekeeping. Addresses crew personnel issues to ensure they are resolved at the appropriate level and/or recommends disciplinary action to the Crew Superintendent. Lead and conduct performance evaluations, provide goals and guidance as necessary, recognize successes, delegate tasks that can be assigned to subordinates, and facilitate and support all subordinate employees in their duties. Empower all employees to make appropriate decisions by providing a trusting, respectful, and positive workplace culture
Ensure a maintained facility for assigned portions of the Work Center, including areas needing special consideration. Monitors and provides direction for inventorying, ordering, and storage of all assigned equipment for the Chelan Hand Crew
Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising a 20-person hand crew while ensuring adequate safety, production, and quality control of work projects, training, and suppression efforts. Assists in the preparation, review, and submission of crew documents. Working with the Crew Superintendent, this position anticipates, communicates, and fulfills the appropriate needs of the crew. Provides Squad Leaders and Firefighters with project work plans, point-of-contact information, expectations, deadlines, feedback, and compliance of the same
Ensure accurate completion of crew and agency documents and submit these as required by determined deadlines. Completes hiring and end-of-season forms as required by agency Human Resources and Accounting programs
Prepares for and participates in interagency training classes and hands-on courses of 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. Attends Fire Trainings to meet the Chelan Fire Unit’s goals and personal fire training plan. As assigned, assists with required annual firefighter training and needs, and maintains certifications as required by the job position, to assist in recurrent training of the crew
Assists with the administration of Work Capacity Tests (pack tests). Assists in conducting Fire Unit training and participates as an instructor or lead at the Statewide Fire Training Academies or other trainings. Prepares lesson plans and timelines for a variety of professional trainings for participants from DNR, Interagency Cooperators, and the general public
May lead or assist in presenting annual Operator Safety Training sessions for private fire contractors
Plans drills and training exercises for the Assigned Hand Crew and seasonal fire staff
Analyzes and documents training needs required to meet Incident Command System and appropriate NWCG position qualifications, certifications, and readiness levels. Ensures completion of all required agency and NWCG documentation. Ensures annual IQS information is sent to Region Training Coordinators
May function as Crew Superintendent in the Crew Superintendent's absence
May acts as Fire Unit Duty Officer for the Fire Unit. As Fire Unit Duty Officer, ensure staffing plan is adequate based on fire danger and recommend changes to the Chelan Fire Management Officer or the Region’s Fire Operations District Manager. Assists with fire prevention and fire regulation program, as assigned
May participate in prescribed fire operations for the DNR or other agencies
Assists other programs, such as Recreation with public use issues, campground maintenance, and recreation projects, as assigned
May assist in performing tasks involving timber presale preparation as assigned by the timber sale unit, including general sale layout, road location, surveying, marking and cruising timber, prescribed fire, and fuels reduction
Following DNR’s Physical Fitness Training Policy (P020-007), the position requires passing annual work capacity tests at the arduous or moderate levels as NWCG requires
Qualification
Required
Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition
Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1
Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel
Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best
Encourages team unity by sharing information and expertise, working together to solve problems, and prioritizing team success
Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others
Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully
Preserves others' self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions
Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others
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
Work is performed in an office setting (30%) of the time and in unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions
Position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks
Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG
A current, valid driver's license and two years of driving experience
Preferred
A Bachelor's or associate's degree in Fire Science, Natural Resource or related field; or some higher education that required coursework in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture
Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher
Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher
Experience in forest fire protection regulatory programs, and knowledge of general forest management
Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal, career, and seasonal employees
Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience writing burning permits for large forest industry landowners
Benefits
Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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