This is the foreman, or second-in-command, of DNR’s 20-person Kittitas hand crew working out of the Cle Elum work center in the eastern Cascades. The foreman runs suppression operations, crew training and administration, and fuels and community resilience projects, and helps recommend seasonal hires. Candidates need experience in wildland fire suppression and supervising firefighters, plus NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter Type 1 qualifications. The job is roughly 70 percent field work, involves heavy travel including winter driving and overnight fire assignments, and requires passing the arduous pack test every year. It is a full-time permanent post paying $4,201 to $5,642 per month, and relocation help may be considered. Apply through the Washington state careers portal by December 9, 2026.
| Pay | $4,201 – $5,642 per month |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Cle Elum, Washington |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 3, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Washington State careers portal, recruitment 2026-9-A017, checked Oct 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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