Wildland Fire Supervisor (Pendleton)

State of Oregon•Pendleton | ODF, KY

21h•$5,371 - $7,911•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! ODF is looking for a Wildland Fire Supervisor to assist the Unit Forester in the implementation of the Protection from Fire Program in the Pendleton Unit. This is accomplished by directly supervising and managing the field aspects of the Pendleton Unit fire protection program, including prevention, preparedness, and suppression.

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) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
Some positions must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.
Some positions are required to successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the moderate level.
Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

ICT4 qualified and working towards ICT3 qualification.
Ability to represent the agency and to communicate professionally. Required to work with a broad array of people within the agency as well as with the public, other agencies and cooperators.
Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Experience Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Strong attention to detail and ability to review, audit, and reconcile time entries, fire reports, and related operational documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Recruits, selects, and terminates wildland fire control personnel.
Plans, assigns, and approves work for assigned personnel.
Responds to grievances.
Disciplines and rewards employees as appropriate.
Prepares and signs performance appraisals for wildland fire control personnel.
Enforces ORS Chapter 477.
Manages the Unit burning permit and uniform citation program.
Ensure that fires under their control, directly or indirectly, are being aggressively managed and investigated according to Departmental and District policy.
Ensure that all wildfire suppression personnel used on the Unit are adequately trained and prepared to safely accomplish assigned tasks.
Responsible for construction, acquisition, maintenance, and accountability of Unit facilities and equipment in accordance with District and Unit plans, policies, and budget constraints.
Manages the Federal Excess Personal Property program for rural fire protection districts in Umatilla County and portions of Morrow and Gilliam Counties, and for the Pendleton Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).