Arcadia 20 - Crew Foreman, Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1 (NROS1)

Arcadia 20 – Crew Foreman, Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1 (NROS1)Recruitment #2026-11-A073 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE) Location: Northeast Region - Spokane, WA Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $4,633.00 - $6,229.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/09/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as a Crew Foreman (Natural Resource Operations Supervisor 1) for our Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew within the Northeast Region. This position will assist with leading our handcrew, which is comprised of 5 permanent DNR employees and 18 transitional firefighters based out of Spokane County, WA. This position represents the Department and the Region when interacting with other Federal/Local/State agencies and must be capable of enhancing the solid working relationship the DNR has with these cooperating agencies. Additionally, this position must interact and coordinate with Region support and business staff. This collaboration occurs on a daily, ongoing basis and is an essential function of the position. In addition to suppression work, the handcrew supports DNR's Forest Resiliency and Community Resiliency Programs in the form of fuel reduction projects and other projects as assigned. This position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. The Arcadia 20 Transitional Handcrew is looking for an interactive team member who will be dedicated to creating a safe, positive environment and a cohesive team. The successful candidate will be a working component of the team, facilitating the success of multiple groups while enhancing personal and professional development, building trust, and optimizing everyone's performance potential. This person fills a large role in implementing the team leader's intent and empowering the actions of the team.DutiesResponsibilities:Provide direct fireline supervision of the Forest Crew Supervisors (FCS) Squadbosses and transitional handcrew members, who respond to grass, brush, and forest fires and are available for district, region, statewide, and/or interagency dispatch.Provides interagency fire suppression activities for initial attack, extended attack, mop-up, patrol and rehabilitation. On initial attack fires, may perform ICS functions as Incident Commander Type 4 and 5 or other duties as needed.Plans and implements training for FCS Squadbosses and transitional crew members and may be asked to instruct/participate in DNR Fire Academies or other trainings.Prescribed Fire Support – Leads 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.Work in remote areas away from vehicles for long periods of time.Work in extremely rugged terrain.Travel for extended periods of time (for multiple weeks): outside of your home unit to assist on fires within the region to other regions and/or states for large fires.Directly supervises 3 permanent FCS Squadbosses and indirectly up to 18 transitional firefightersProvides recommendations and assistance during the firefighter hiring process, including conducting firefighter interviews and onboarding.Builds strong team cohesion within the handcrew, on a day-to-day basis.Prepare for fire duty, maintain assigned equipment and vehicles for fire readiness.Ensure all required reports are complete and submitted by required dates.Forest Health Treatment – Leads 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.QualificationsRequired 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 materials that your skills align with the position and qualifications.Qualified as NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5.Experience supervising or leading wildland firefighting personnel.Required Competencies:Written and verbal communication skills.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 and perspectives.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 ensure requests are followed.DNR Core Competencies:Personal AccountabilityValue OthersCompassionate CommunicationInspire OthersCommitment to ExcellenceSpecial Requirements and Conditions of Employment:Work is performed in the office setting (20%) of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state (80%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to wintertime.Position requires travel between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy, icy conditions with poor to little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel as well as occasional extended travel.A current, 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.Must annually pass the work capacity test at the arduous level as required by NWCG.Desired Qualifications: These qualifications are not required. However, they can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.NWCG Qualifications:Single Resource Boss – Crew BossIncident Commander Type 4 or higherAt DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io InformationApplication Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Application: Apply at (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.Cover Letter: Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role, directly address the position's requirements, and explain why you're the best candidate for the job.Resume: Your resume should include your work history, education, volunteer experience, life skills, and any other relevant information for the position.References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references, to include a current or most recent supervisor, along with telephone numbers.Complete All Supplemental Questions: Answers to these