Wildland Fire Supervisor (Eastern Region)

State of Oregon • Hermiston, OR

23h • Onsite

About The 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 $5,747.00 - $8,460.00. 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.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
• OR 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).

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
• 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, and specialized expertise at Rees Training Center, Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman, and Biak Training Center.
• 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, and to 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

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• 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
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Great Team Environment
• Sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager