Fire Adapted Oregon Project Manager (Project Manager 3) - Limited Duration

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is seeking a Fire Adapted Oregon Project Manager (Project Manager 3) to support the Fire Adapted Oregon and Community Risk Reduction Program. The OSFM's mission is to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials, guided by values of integrity, dedication, leadership, partnership, and service. The agency is committed to diversity, inclusive excellence, equity, and belonging, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. This role involves managing complex, multi-division projects focused on wildfire for the built environment, developing program strategies, coordinating with OSFM divisions and partner agencies, and overseeing project teams to ensure compliance and successful implementation. The Project Manager will also track progress, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and provide regular status updates to executive leadership across multiple interconnected initiatives. This is a full-time, limited duration position, expected to last two years from the date of hire, with potential for extension or becoming permanent based on business need or funding. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible. The position is classified as management service and is based at the Salem office in Oregon, with potential eligibility for remote work options.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional level experience related to the class concept; OR
• Six years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND an Oregon Project Management Associate Certification; OR
• Four years of professional level experience related to the class concept AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR
• Two years of professional level experience AND Project Management Professional Certification awarded by the Project Management Institute

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated capability in managing complex programs and projects, including budget oversight and resource planning
• Strong focus on accuracy and effective time management for both individual tasks and team coordination
• Proficient in analyzing processes, functions, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement
• Skilled in gathering, synthesizing, and evaluating information to develop practical, actionable recommendations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting information clearly to a range of audiences
• Able to produce well‑organized, clear, and concise narratives, reports, and documentation
• Effective at building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to delivering high‑quality customer service and fostering collaborative engagement
• Performs well under pressure with a track record of showing initiative, sound decision‑making, and professional judgment
• Strong technical knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and SmartSheets
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technical staff and engage in active learning to adapt to new information

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, multi-division projects focused on wildfire for the built environment
• Develop program strategies
• Coordinate with OSFM divisions and partner agencies
• Oversee project teams to ensure compliance and successful implementation
• Track progress
• Mitigate risks
• Resolve issues
• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership across multiple interconnected initiatives

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• 11 holidays
• 24 hours of personal business leave
• A floating day off each year
• Medical, vision, dental (with most only 1%-5% employee share)
• Life insurance
• Additional optional benefits
• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan
• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carry your seniority and benefits with you
• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills
• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level