Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)/(WFML) In-Training

Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)/Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training Recruitment #2026-9-7812-02145

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Location: South Puget Sound Region - Belfair, WA
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,827.00 - $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 9/8/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Spillman Unit Suppression, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)/Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) In-Training. This position supports the DNR Mission through fire suppression and fire prevention technician work. This position works closely with the Spillman Assistant Unit Manager as a project lead, developing informal fire training and establishing work projects; conducting hazard risk assessments at the single residence and community level; and providing fire leadership as a Single Resource Boss, or Incident Commander Type 5 or 4 (as qualified). This position may be asked to support formal training for DNR staff or Fire District personnel. This position is expected to become qualified as an INVF (Wildland Fire Investigator).

Duties & Responsibilities:

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/locating water points; helicopter landing zones, staging areas, base camps; and other logistical assignments designed for the preparation and management of wildland fires.

Fire Suppression: Protects human life and resources on Department-protected lands to minimize resource loss and fire costs caused by wildland and urban interface fires, while ensuring firefighter and public safety.

Supervision: Under the direction of the Unit Manager, will assist with supervising wildland engines in the work unit in the absence of the Assistant Unit Manager (if managing local fires, on assignments out-of-region, or on days off). Position may assist in supervising 5 wildland fire engine crews, consisting of 5 Exempt Engine Leaders and at least 10 Seasonal Firefighters for fire pre-suppression and suppression. An engine crew is made up of one exempt Engine Driver and up to 2-3 Forest Firefighters.

Fire Training: Assists with fire training for region and district personnel and assists with the Washington State Interagency Fire Academies and other various Interagency/DNR trainings.

Fire Regulation: Responsible for review and approval of all burn permits for the assigned geographic area of the SPS Region, to include a full range of burn permit requests, those with more complexity, potential for escape, and smoke impact to communities. Performs other work as assigned.

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
Field and Office: Position's assigned duty station is the Spillman Fire Work Center in Belfair, WA. Work is performed in an office setting (30%) and alone in isolated, unimproved natural areas within the unit (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Often required to work long, irregular hours on workdays, weekends, day or night. These duties may involve fieldwork requiring physical performance, calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. Position frequently requires travel (50%) to the field for project work, fires, or supervision, attending meetings, or various trainings. Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level required by NWCG red card qualifications. A valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

Requirements: NWCG Firefighter Type 1 qualification (for WFML In-Training); NWCG single resource boss qualification (for WFMSup); 2 years wildland fire management, natural resources, forestry, or related field experience or equivalent; experience supervising/leading wildland firefighting personnel; valid driver's license with 2+ years driving experience; pass annual NWCG arduous work capacity test; ability to traverse uneven terrain in all weather; physical endurance and superior conditioning

Salary: $45,924.00 - $67,704.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-09-30