Wildland Fire Squad Boss

Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region – Dallesport, WA
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3477.00 – $4632.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 01/27/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and supports oversight for a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew. The squad boss will be responsible for day-to-day supervision, oversight of suppression operations, preparedness, hiring, and training for up to 6 seasonal firefighters.

• Wildfire Suppression- Providing supervision and oversight for resources during 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 firefighters with guidance on various position task books, training records, and evaluations.
• Prescribed Fire Support – Leads and supervises firefighters while conducting site fuels and fire effects data collection and unit preparation, assists with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support, including firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
• Community Resilience – Lead and supervise firefighters 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 firefighters while conducting 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: 

• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition
• Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1
• Employee Empowerment
• Team Effectiveness
• Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices