College of Forestry

Student Employment Opportunities

Wildland Fire Handcrew Superintendent

Company
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Wage
$51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually
City/Location
Dallesport
State/Locale
WA
Closing Date
Sun, 1/5/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Job Type
Full Time
Job Type/Duration Description
This position provides leadership and oversight of an Initial Attack Handcrew. Handcrew in Eastern Washington are staffed with 20 people for the duration of the peak fire season. The Handcrew Superintendent is responsible for the supervision, administration, hiring, training, problem-solving, and oversight of 1- Permanent Crew Foreman, 4 – Permanent Squad bosses, and additional Seasonal wildland firefighters.