Forest Officer - Forest Grove

State of Oregon

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About The Position

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge? Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. As Oregon’s largest fire department, ODF's Fire Protection Program protects 16 million acres of forest. These lands consist of privately owned forests as well as some public lands, including state-owned forests and, by contract, US Bureau of Land Management forests in western Oregon. ODF's firefighting policy is straightforward: Put out fires quickly at the smallest possible size. Most of the land protected by the agency is working forests that produce revenue and support jobs. It is crucial to prevent fire damage to the timber resource that is an essential element of Oregon’s economy. This aggressive approach to firefighting safeguards ecosystem values such as fish and wildlife habitats. We invite you to join us in this effort. If you are interested, please submit your application. Click here: ODF Seasonal Wildland Fire Video 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. Great Benefits Package - watch this video Forest Officer – Minimum Qualifications Forest Officer – Four seasons in wildland fire suppression OR Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one season of wildland fire suppression. Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment. Note: You must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire. We may consider applicants that do not have 4 seasons, if not able to fill at the qualified level.

Requirements

• Four seasons in wildland fire suppression OR Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one season of wildland fire suppression.
• Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment.
• You must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period
• Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Forestry knowledge: Understanding Forest management practices and related regulations.
• Fire management: Fire Management, suppression, and safety, which includes fire knowledge and handling.
• Equipment operation: Proficiency with forestry tools such as chainsaws, portable pumps, various fire engines, GPS and mapping software as well as various types of forestry or fire fighting vehicles.
• Communicating: experience: Clear and effective communication skills and ability to handle conflict with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform forest fire suppression activities.
• Perform pre-suppression readiness activities.
• Perform fire prevention and education activities.
• Assist with grounds and facility maintenance.
• Perform forest tasks involving slash burning, pre-commercial thinning, road brushing, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees