Forest Officer (Hermiston)

State of Oregon•Hermiston, OR

1d•$4,519 - $6,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting a Forest Officer for a permanent, full-time state position at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. Membership in the Oregon National Guard is not required. The position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union. The recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy and future vacancies. The posting describes the primary purpose and duties under the title Wildland Fire Captain (WFC). The WFC provides daily leadership and guidance to assigned fire suppression specialists, serves as an Incident Commander, and may function at a higher Incident Command System level on complex incidents. The role administers and enforces Oregon fire prevention statutes and rules; operates a fire engine; maintains engine and crew readiness; guides assigned crews; and coordinates or performs physical work to suppress and extinguish wildfires. Duties also include fire detection, pre-suppression, prevention and suppression, as well as routine building and grounds maintenance. The WFC must report for scheduled shifts with personal protective equipment and work safely and efficiently. Work includes driving fire engines on public roads and steep, narrow forest roads; working various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, as well as long hours on short notice; and potentially traveling to emergency incidents and remaining away from the duty station for extended periods. The role may involve adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather, poison oak, bees and poisonous snakes, and occasional exposure to heavy equipment, aircraft, burning or falling material, and chemical or biological pesticides. Applicants must meet one of the listed qualification paths: four seasons of wildland fire suppression, or a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resources field and one season of wildland fire suppression. Successful applicants must pass an arduous-level Work Capacity Test. Applicants must be at least 18 and hold a valid driver’s license at hire. The role also requires maintaining a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, Single Resource Boss certification, and Incident Commander Type 5 certification. Employment is contingent on required background and suitability checks, medical screening and physical fitness testing, and maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. The State of Oregon offers health and benefits coverage, paid holidays and leave, optional insurance and savings benefits, and career development opportunities. The employer describes its team as diverse, dedicated and collaborative, and states a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.

Requirements

Four seasons of wildland fire suppression; or a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resources field and one season of wildland fire suppression.
Pass the Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
Be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Maintain Single Resource Boss (SRB) certification.
Maintain Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) certification.
Pass required medical screening and physical fitness testing.
Obtain and maintain a favorable criminal background history and Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (T1) suitability determination.
Maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with applicable policies.
Be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Provide a current resume describing relevant experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership and guidance to assigned fire suppression specialists.
Serve as an Incident Commander and potentially function at a higher Incident Command System level on more complex incidents.
Administer and enforce Oregon fire prevention statutes and rules.
Operate a fire engine and maintain engine and crew readiness.
Guide assigned crew or crews.
Coordinate and/or perform physical labor to suppress and extinguish wildfires.
Perform fire detection, pre-suppression, prevention and suppression duties.
Perform routine building and grounds maintenance.
Report for scheduled shifts with required personal protective equipment and work safely and efficiently.