Wildland Fire Management Specialist in Bellingham, Washington

Kulshan Module Superintendent/Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMS)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly
*Review of applications is ongoing. *We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/31/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Fire Management Officer (FMO), and works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and agency strategic plans. Assists in the management, coordination, planning, and implementation of Fire Control, Emergency Fire Suppression, and Fire Regulation & Protection Assistance programs in parts of Whatcom and Skagit Counties within the Northwest Region. This position will be responsible for the Kulshan Hand Crew Module and directly supervise 1 crew foreman.

• Supervision and Crew Administration
• Community Resilience and Fuels Management
• Wildland Fire Suppression
• Preparedness
• Building and Maintaining Cooperating Agency Partnerships
• Training, Prevention, and Regulation

*Required Qualifications: *

• Wildland fire suppression experience.
• Certified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss — Crew Boss or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Experience in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5.
• Experience with employee empowerment.
• Skills in team cohesion.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.