Wildland Fire Supervisor (Pendleton)

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

Initial Posting Date: 10/05/2026

Application Deadline: 10/25/2026

Agency: Forestry Department

Salary Range: $5,371 - $7,911

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Wildland Fire Supervisor (Pendleton)

Job Description

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click here.

What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for a Wildland Fire Supervisor to assist the Unit Forester in the implementation of the Protection from Fire Program in the Pendleton Unit. This is accomplished by directly supervising and managing the field aspects of the Pendleton Unit fire protection program, including prevention, preparedness, and suppression.

These goals and associated duties include:

• Recruits, selects, and terminates wildland fire control personnel.
• Plans, assigns, and approves work for assigned personnel.
• Responds to grievances.
• Disciplines and rewards employees as appropriate.
• Prepares and signs performance appraisals for wildland fire control personnel.
• Enforces ORS Chapter 477.
• Manages the Unit burning permit and uniform citation program.
• Ensure that fires under their control, directly or indirectly, are being aggressively managed and investigated according to Departmental and District policy.
• Ensure that all wildfire suppression personnel used on the Unit are adequately trained and prepared to safely accomplish assigned tasks.
• Responsible for construction, acquisition, maintenance, and accountability of Unit facilities and equipment in accordance with District and Unit plans, policies, and budget constraints.
• Manages the Federal Excess Personal Property program for rural fire protection districts in Umatilla County and portions of Morrow and Gilliam Counties, and for the Pendleton Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others;

OR

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field AND two (2) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.

Note: Some positions must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.

Note: Some positions are required to successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the moderate level.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving-record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills:

If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.

• ICT4 qualified and working towards ICT3 qualification.
• Ability to represent the agency and to communicate professionally. Required to work with a broad array of people within the agency as well as with the public, other agencies and cooperators.
• Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Experience Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review, audit, and reconcile time entries, fire reports, and related operational documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Salary Determination:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application. No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Lindsay Olivera, [e-mail].
• The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: [e-mail].

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.