Forest Officer (Hermiston)

State of Oregon; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Oregon Military Department is seeking a Forest Officer at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. This permanent full-time position reports to the Oregon National Guard framework and is AFSCME represented.

The role includes leading wildland fire suppression crews, serving as Incident Commander, and ensuring readiness of engines and crews while coordinating prevention, suppression, and field operations through diverse shifts and challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Four seasons in wildland fire suppression or Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related field and one season of wildland fire suppression.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a Single Resource Boss (SRB) certification and an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to assigned fire suppression crews on a recurring basis.
• Serve as Incident Commander and may operate at higher IC levels on complex incidents.
• Administer and enforce Oregon fire prevention statutes and rules.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical fitness

SRB certification

ICT5 certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources

Four seasons in wildland fire suppression

One season of wildland fire suppression

Job description

Job Description

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Forest Officer. This is a permanent full-time state position located at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

Position Type: Employee Position Title: Forest Officer (Hermiston) Salary Range: $4,519 - $6,900

What You Will be Doing

• The primary purpose of the Wildland Fire Captain (WFC) is to provide leadership and guidance to assigned fire suppression specialists on a recurring daily basis.
• The WFC serves as an Incident Commander and may function at a higher IC level on more complex incidents.
• This position is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon’s fire prevention statutes and rules.
• This position serves as an operator of a fire engine, responsible for engine/crew readiness and guidance of the assigned crew or crews.
• This position coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfires.
• Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression.
• Also performs routine building and ground maintenance.

Working Conditions

The Wildland Fire Captain is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE). The WFC is required: to drive wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and drives on steep narrow forest roads; to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice; to take assignments to emergency incidents that may require the employee to be away from duty station for an extended period of time; to occasionally required to work under adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather and exposure to poison oak, bees and poisonous snakes. Work requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides.

What You Need to Qualify

• Forest Officer – Four (4) seasons in wildland fire suppression ***OR*** Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field -AND- One (1) season of wildland fire suppression.
• Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
• Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license at the time of hire.
• Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must possess and maintain a Single Resource Boss (SRB) certification.
• Must possess and maintain an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) certification.
• Desired Special Qualifications Provided by the manager prior to recruitment.

Conditions of Employment

Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered). Must pass a medical screening and a physical fitness (work capacity) test. Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

• A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

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Benefits

• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Career Development

Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.

Team Culture

With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration. Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard.

Veteran Preference

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer “yes” you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty. To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability. For Transitioning Service-Members A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date. Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Veterans.

Contact

Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 [e-mail]

Company Culture

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”