Seasonal Forest Officer

Coos Forest Protective Association • Myrtle Point, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) Bridge Unit is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal (10-month) Forest Officer position, at their Bridge (Myrtle Point) office. This role involves enforcing Oregon Forest Laws and administering local fire prevention programs. The Forest Officer will maintain contact with forest operators, landowners, and the public, educating them on forest laws and fire programs. Maintaining positive working relationships with local fire departments and cooperators is vital, as is the ability to work effectively in a team environment or as a leader. The position requires training and leading crews in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, fire prevention, and safety activities. Responsibilities also include overseeing and contributing to the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of fire equipment, buildings, grounds, and landscaping. The role necessitates the completion of various reports and documents, including fire reports, preliminary fire investigations, and participation in Industrial Fire Inspection and Smoke Management Programs.

Requirements

• Long hours of arduous physical activity in all types of terrain and weather conditions
• Exposure to various hazards including, but not limited to poison oak, bees, smoke, snakes, steep terrain, noise, heat, dust, burning and/or falling materials and other hazards
• Successfully passing and maintaining the physical fitness level necessary (Arduous) is required and will be tested on a yearly basis
• Various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours with short notice
• Assignments to emergency incidents may require being away from the assigned duty station for extended periods of time with occasional travel throughout the state of Oregon and other states
• A current/valid Oregon Driver’s License with a Class “C” or higher
• Ability to obtain a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements
• Operation of 4-wheel drive pickups and larger vehicles in various road conditions and during fire situations
• Successful candidates will be subject to a driving background check with the Department of Motor Vehicles

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of Oregon Forest Laws and administering local fire prevention programs
• Maintaining contact with forest operators, landowners and the public involving education and interpretation of forest laws and fire programs
• Maintaining positive working relationships with local fire departments and cooperators
• Effectively work as a member of or leader in a team environment
• Training and leading crews in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, fire prevention and safety activities
• Oversee and contribute to the performance of unit maintenance, repair and minor construction projects of fire equipment, buildings, grounds, and landscaping
• Completion of various reports and documents including, but not limited to fire reports, preliminary fire investigations
• Participation in Industrial Fire Inspection and Smoke Management Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed