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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead in Battle Ground, Washington
Lacamas Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battleground, WA.
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered * *Salary: $3,477.00 - $4,632.00 Monthly
Responsibilities: This position provides leadership and supports oversight for a squad of up to 4 firefighters on a 10-person Initial Attack Handcrew. The squad boss will have the responsibility of day-to-day supervision, oversight of suppression operations, preparedness, hiring, and training for up to 4 seasonal firefighters. Job duties include:
- 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 crew with guidance on various position task books, training records, and evaluations.
- 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.
*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. - Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
