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Fire and Forest Health Engine Boss, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,201.00 - $5,642.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/21/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
 

Responsibilities:
Fire Suppression: Work as a wildland firefighting engine leader, supervising three wildland firefighters. This position directs the use, safety, operation, and maintenance of a four-wheel drive wildland fire engine complete with a 400-gallon water tank, various pumps, chainsaws, communication equipment, and hand tools. Uses electronics such as GPS, smartphone, tablet, computer, Kestrel, etc.

Community Wildfire Prevention/Preparedness: Perform assignments relating to wildland fire preparedness such as: conducting hazard risk assessments at single residence and community level; coordinating and accomplishing Wildland Urban Interface mapping to include structure protection assessments and in/egress fire hazard assessments; working on fuels reduction assignments; performing reconnaissance on public lands relating to establishing/location water points, helicopter landing zones, staging areas, base camps and other logistical assignments designed for the preparation and management of wildland fires

Forest Health / Service Forestry: Under the guidance and direction of the Service Forester, meets with private forest landowners regarding cost share programs, and helps with assessments of forest health and wildfire risk. Helps with recommendations and applications for cost share, assists in completing required forms, and recommends/submits cost share applications to Service Forestry staff for payment and approval. Uses mobile GPS to gather and submit spatial data and utilizes desktop GIS to create maps.

Perform Physical Fitness Training Tasks Include: 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.

 

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

  • Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.
  • Any NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification.
  • Two years' experience in wildland fire management, natural resource, forestry, or related field;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Competencies: 

  • Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
  • Accustomed to tailoring communication to the needs and preferences of others.
  • Creates a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
  • Safely performs work at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
  • Maintains an open, approachable manner and treats others fairly and respectfully. Preserves others’ self-confidence and dignity, showing respect for their opinions.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

  • Associate's degree or higher with professional experience in Fire Science or a related Natural Resource field.
  • Hold multiple single resource boss qualifications and/or Incident Commander Type 5, Strike Team Leader/Task Force Leader, and Wildland Fire Investigator.
  • Knowledge of general forest management.
  • Experience in forest fire protection regulatory programs.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work with the public, sometimes under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies.
  • Knowledge of and experience with: Prescribed