Forest Ranger I: Wildland Fire Suppression & GIS

040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRY; Indiana; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazard pay

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry seeks a full-time Forest Ranger I in the Forestry Division to support wildfire suppression and forest management statewide. The role involves operating firefighting equipment, using GIS to map fire data, and providing training to partners and volunteers.

Occasional travel and extended duty hours are required during fire season. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and related equipment experience.

Qualifications

• This level requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of relevant equipment or forestry work.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, basic maps and GIS concepts.
• Ability to install, inspect and maintain firefighting equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Engages in initial and extended attack wildfire suppression and mitigation activities.
• Operates and maintains firefighting equipment such as engines and bulldozers.
• Provides wildfire prevention information and training to partners and communities.
• Supports forest management and data collection using GPS/GIS tools.
• Participates in planning and reporting for fire incidents and forestry programs.

Skills

Fire suppression

GIS basics

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of farm/heavy equipment operation OR forestry-related work

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry seeks a full-time Forest Ranger I in the Forestry Division to support wildfire suppression and forest management statewide. The role involves operating firefighting equipment, using GIS to map fire data, and providing training to partners and volunteers.

Occasional travel and extended duty hours are required during fire season. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and related equipment experience.