Wildland Fire Supervisor (Eastern Region)

State of Oregon • Hermiston, OR

39d • $5,240 - $7,718 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Wildland Fire Supervisor. This is a permanent full-time state position located in Hermiston, Oregon. This position is classified as Management Service and is not represented by a union. The salary range listed in this announcement is the non-PERS rate. If you are PERS eligible the salary range is $5,607.00 - $8,254.00 NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD. What You Will be Doing The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative oversight and planning of wildland fire suppression activities, and specialized expertise at Rees Training Center, Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman, and Biak Training Center. The incumbent also assists in planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of an integrated wildland fire management program to achieve resource management objectives. Coordinates with Oregon Department of Forestry and other outside agencies. Maintains safety first as the foundation for all aspects of fire management. The primary responsibility is to provide technical guidance, program development and review, and to plan, coordinate, and monitor the fire management program and operations using data from various sources within Western, Central and Eastern Oregon. This position provides technical and administrative supervision to the units. Working Conditions Normally the work is sedentary but often requires physical exertion while overseeing fire suppression activities including walking over rough, steep, uneven terrain in all types of weather. The incumbent is faced with emergency situations at all hours and must respond quickly. The position may require long shifts or multi-day assignments under primitive living conditions during emergencies. During the fire season, extended fire assignments away from the unit may be required under very stressful conditions. Most work is performed in an office setting. Field work is sometimes performed in steep terrain where surfaces may be uneven, rocky, or covered with thick vegetation. Temperatures are frequently extreme, both from weather and fire conditions where the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions are frequently severe. The hazardous nature of fire suppression work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn during emergencies. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for their own and others' well being.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two (2) year of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must pass and maintain a physical fitness (pack test) at the arduous level.
• Single Resource Boss (SRB)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT 4)
• Master Record (Incident Qualification System) to provide qualifications. (A red card would also be acceptable).
• Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1).
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Nice To Haves

• Engine Boss Single Resource (ENGB)
• Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT 3)
• Division Supervisor (DIVS)
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge
• Computer Skills
• Project Management
• Experience supervising geographically separated employees
• Personnel Management Skills: a. Recruitment b. Selection c. Training d. Time management of staff assigned

Responsibilities

• provide administrative oversight and planning of wildland fire suppression activities
• assist in planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of an integrated wildland fire management program to achieve resource management objectives
• coordinate with Oregon Department of Forestry and other outside agencies
• maintain safety first as the foundation for all aspects of fire management
• provide technical guidance, program development and review
• plan, coordinate, and monitor the fire management program and operations using data from various sources within Western, Central and Eastern Oregon
• provide technical and administrative supervision to the units

Benefits

• Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage. Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon
• Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as 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 - Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees