Wildland Fire Captain (Forest Officer)

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

Job summary

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Forest Officer located at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. This permanent full-time state position provides leadership to fire suppression crews and may serve as an Incident Commander on complex incidents.

Duties include coordinating suppression activities, enforcing fire prevention statutes, and ensuring engine and crew readiness. Applicants must have forestry education or relevant field experience and at least one season of

Qualifications

• Four seasons in wildland fire suppression (minimum).
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership as an Incident Commander for wildland fire suppression operations.
• Maintain engine/crew readiness and direct safety and operations on incidents.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Leadership

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related natural resources

Job description

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Forest Officer located at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. This permanent full-time state position provides leadership to fire suppression crews and may serve as an Incident Commander on complex incidents.

Duties include coordinating suppression activities, enforcing fire prevention statutes, and ensuring engine and crew readiness. Applicants must have forestry education or relevant field experience and at least one season of