Wdscareers

Battalion Supervisor

Visalia, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$850kDetected 11 days ago

Incident ResponseLogisticsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

The Battalion Supervisor (BATS) position is a leadership and management role with a primary focus on administrative functions, including logistics, planning, coordination, and personnel oversight (approximately 85% of duties).
As a direct supervisor of assigned field personnel, the BATS is accountable for maintaining a positive, professional workplace culture aligned with Wildfire Defense Systems' (WDS) core performance standards: Safety, People, and Mission.
The BATS ensures that all team members meet these standards consistently.

During periods of elevated wildfire activity, the BATS may be deployed to an Incident Command Post (ICP) as the senior WDS representative, providing incident management support and operational guidance in the absence of a Taskforce Leader (TFLD) or Liaison Officer (LOFR).
Develops and communicates daily, weekly, and monthly operational goals and schedules for assigned personnel.
Leads and directs staff in the execution of administrative tasks, ensuring clarity of expectations and alignment with organizational priorities.
Coordinates resource allocation and task assignments to support operational readiness and mission success.
Maintains up-to-date records in WDS systems, including data entry for metrics, inventory, and operational performance.
Manages daily administrative functions related to workforce supervision, including scheduling, timekeeping, and performance tracking.
Supports onboarding, training coordination, and documentation for new and existing employees.
Coordinates with logistics and supply teams to maintain operational readiness and resource accountability.
Supports audits, inspections, and internal reviews by providing accurate and complete administrative records.
Participate in ICP briefings and planning meetings to maintain situational awareness and operational alignment.

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Requirements / Required Qualifications 1.
Experience should be equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required reports, including personnel activity logs, resource utilization, and incident documentation.

Preferred fields of study include Business Administration, Emergency/Incident Management, or Logistics.

WDS Wildfire Loss Intervention Service (WDS Service) applies a comprehensive approach to reducing risk in catastrophic exposure on an industry scale, decreasing the average annual loss (AAL) for our insur er clients, and providing peace of mind to their policy holders during wildfire events.

Verify readiness and fitness for duty of assigned personnel, and ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, functional, and deployment-ready.

Founded in 2001 to fulfill initial-attack assignments for the US Forest Service, the company added professional services support in 2005 and launched wildfire loss- intervention programs for insurers in 2008.

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