Engine boss with DNR’s Southeast Region at East Wenatchee, supervising three wildland firefighters on a four-wheel-drive engine carrying a four-hundred-gallon tank, pumps, chainsaws, radios and hand tools. The role leads engine operations, crew safety and equipment maintenance through fire season and backs the region’s initial attack program. Outside suppression the incumbent works with the Forest Resilience program, helping small forest landowners reach fuel treatments and the technical or financial assistance that lowers wildfire risk and improves forest health. Field electronics including GPS units, tablets and weather meters are used routinely. This is a permanent full-time represented position with possible relocation compensation and some schedule flexibility. Applications are screened on a rolling basis and the recruitment may close once a hire is made.
| Pay | $50,412.00 – $67,704.00 Annually |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | East Wenatchee, Washington |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Filled Oct 2, 2026 |
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