State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

Council of Western State Foresters; Edgewater (CO); Híbrido; USD 76.000 - 112.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid remote work

Great benefits package

Resumo da vaga

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager to lead and shape the statewide aviation program for wildfire response and public safety. You will direct the Aviation Unit’s operations, policy, safety, and coordination across districts and partners.

Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding program growth while reporting to leadership. Hybrid remote work with onsite duties in Salem as required.

Qualificações

• Three years of professional level experience in Aviation Management or related fields.
• Experience in supervising and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead statewide aviation operations for coordinated wildfire response and serve as the primary aviation expert.
• Develop and manage aviation contracts and agreements; ensure policy compliance and FAA alignment.
• Oversee aviation personnel qualifications and unit budgets.

Conhecimentos

Aviation management

Leadership

FAA regulations

Contract management

Policy development

Safety investigations

Budgets

Cross-agency coordination

Wildfire aviation operations

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

Descrição da vaga

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager to lead and shape the statewide aviation program for wildfire response and public safety. You will direct the Aviation Unit’s operations, policy, safety, and coordination across districts and partners.

Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding program growth while reporting to leadership. Hybrid remote work with onsite duties in Salem as required.