Wildland Fire Handcrew Superintendent

Klickitat Handcrew Superintendent, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMS)
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/12/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and oversight of an Initial Attack Handcrew. Handcrew in Eastern Washington are staffed with 20 people for the duration of the peak fire season.  The Handcrew Superintendent is responsible for the supervision, administration, hiring, training, problem-solving, and oversight of 1- Permanent Crew Foreman, 4 – Permanent Squad bosses, and additional Seasonal wildland firefighters.

• 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)
• 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: 

• Wildland fire suppression experience.
• Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss.
• Proven experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Employee Empowerment.
• Team Cohesion.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.