Wildland Fire Supervisor: Lead Fire Teams & Protection

State of Oregon; Pendleton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Great Benefits Package

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a Wildland Fire Supervisor to assist the Unit Forester in implementing the Protection from Fire Program for the Pendleton Unit. You will directly supervise field operations, including prevention, preparedness, and suppression, and ensure compliance with ORS Chapter 477.

Responsibilities include recruitment, performance appraisals, and managing resources, facilities, and budgets while maintaining safety standards and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching, including one year of leading/supervising.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field with experience in wildland fire suppression or dispatching.
• Ability to manage personnel, enforce policies, and conduct performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, and supervise wildland fire control personnel.
• Plan, assign, and approve work for assigned staff.
• Manage unit burning permit and uniform citation programs.
• Ensure fires are actively managed and investigated per policy.
• Oversee training and preparedness of suppression personnel.
• Maintain facilities and equipment and manage budget constraints.

Job description

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a Wildland Fire Supervisor to assist the Unit Forester in implementing the Protection from Fire Program for the Pendleton Unit. You will directly supervise field operations, including prevention, preparedness, and suppression, and ensure compliance with ORS Chapter 477.

Responsibilities include recruitment, performance appraisals, and managing resources, facilities, and budgets while maintaining safety standards and proper documentation.