Forest Officer

State of Oregon • Redmond, WA

1d • $54,228 - $82,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting a Forest Officer for a permanent, full-time state position at the BIAK training center in Powell Butte, Crook County, Oregon. Applicants are not required to be members of the Oregon National Guard. The position is represented by the AFSCME union.

The position description identifies the primary purpose of the Wildland Fire Captain (WFC) as providing daily leadership and guidance to assigned fire suppression specialists. The WFC serves as an Incident Commander and may function at a higher Incident Command System level on more complex incidents. The position administers and enforces Oregon fire prevention statutes and rules, operates a fire engine, and is responsible for engine and crew readiness. It coordinates or performs physical labor to suppress and extinguish wildfires, including detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression duties. The role also performs routine building and grounds maintenance.

The employee must report for scheduled shifts with personal protective equipment and work safely and efficiently. The work involves driving fire engines on public roads and steep, narrow forest roads; working shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as long hours on short notice; and responding to emergency incidents that may require extended time away from the duty station. Occasional adverse conditions include noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather, poison oak, bees, poisonous snakes, heavy equipment operations, aircraft, burning or falling material, and chemical or biological pesticides.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: four seasons in 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 physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
• Be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Possess and maintain a Single Resource Boss (SRB) certification.
• Possess and maintain an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) certification.
• Maintain a favorable criminal background history and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1).
• Pass a medical screening and physical fitness (work capacity) test.
• Maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with the stated OMD and State of Oregon policies.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Submit 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 ICS level on complex incidents.
• Administer and enforce Oregon fire prevention statutes and rules.
• Operate a fire engine and maintain engine and crew readiness.
• Guide assigned crews.
• Coordinate and/or perform physical labor to detect, prevent, prepare for, suppress, and extinguish wildfires.
• Perform routine building and grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 12 paid holidays, personal business leave, and paid and accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Optional basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career development, opportunities to learn new skills and grow, a team environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time