Wildland Fire Supervisor: Lead Field Protection Team

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 719,000 - 1,059,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oregon's Forestry Department seeks a Wildland Fire Supervisor for the Pendleton Unit to oversee the fire protection program, including prevention, preparedness and suppression. You will recruit, assign, and manage personnel, enforce regulations, and ensure proper training and safety across the unit.

The role requires leadership experience in wildland fire, a forestry-related degree as an alternative, and compliance with state fitness and certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Five years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching with at least one year of leading others.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in forestry with two years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching including one year of leading others.
• Note: Some positions must obtain Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.
• Note: Some positions may require passing the Work Capacity Test at moderate level.
• Note: Driver’s License Check with DMV/CDL driving-record checks during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise field aspects of the Pendleton Unit fire protection program.
• Plan, assign, and approve work for unit personnel.
• Respond to grievances and discipline employees as appropriate.
• Prepare and sign performance appraisals for wildland fire personnel.
• Enforce ORS Chapter 477 and manage permits.
• Ensure that fires under control are aggressively managed and safely investigated.

Skills

ICT4

Communication

Guidance to subordinates

Attention to detail

Time reporting

Education

Five years wildland fire experience

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related natural resources

Job description

State of Oregon's Forestry Department seeks a Wildland Fire Supervisor for the Pendleton Unit to oversee the fire protection program, including prevention, preparedness and suppression. You will recruit, assign, and manage personnel, enforce regulations, and ensure proper training and safety across the unit.

The role requires leadership experience in wildland fire, a forestry-related degree as an alternative, and compliance with state fitness and certification requirements.