Kulshan Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)
Recruitment #2026-10-A031
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Location: Northwest Region- Bellingham, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,827.00 – $5,111.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/22/26. 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 Northwest Region as a Kulshan Module Squad Boss. The Northwest Region covers wildland fire protection, regulation, and prevention from the area just north of the greater Seattle (Snohomish/King County line) to the Canadian border, including Whidbey, Camano, and the San Juan Islands on the west and the Cascade Mountain crest on the east. The squad boss position is instrumental to the Kulshan Module’s workplace culture and plays a major role in the Northwest Region’s Wildfire Program. We are looking for an individual who exemplifies the Department of Natural Resources’ core values (integrity, joy, respect, and professionalism).
Required 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 material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.
- Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 1.
Required Competencies:
- 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 and shows regard for their opinions.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
