Wildland Fire Management Lead Hand Crew Squad Boss

Posted 9 days ago

washington department of natural resourcesEast Wenatchee (WA)

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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About the role

Washington Department of Natural Resources in East Wenatchee, WA is hiring for East Wenatchee-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML). This full-time, permanent represented position leads a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew within the Southeast Region and supports wildland fire suppression, preparedness, and community resilience initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership, field work, safety, and coordination with interagency partners, with partial telework flexibility and

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