Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist ENTRY level (East)

State of Oregon • Hermiston, OR

1d • 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 up to 4 Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist Entry Level. This is a full-time Seasonal state position located at the Rees Training Center in Hermiston, Oregon. This recruitment will be open continuously until all positions are filled. The first list of candidates will be pulled on March 10, 2026. This recruitment may close any time after that date. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union. 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 purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of manual tasks in the areas of wildland fire prevention, pre-suppression, and fire suppression. Serves as a member or engineer operator for an engine or on a hand crew. This position is responsible for engine/crew readiness of an assigned crew. This position coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire. Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression. Also completes routine building and ground maintenance. Working Conditions Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE). Required to drive wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and drives on steep narrow forest roads. Required to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice. Assignments to emergency incidents may require employee to be away from duty station for up to 21 days. Occasionally required to work under adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather and exposure to poison oak, bees and poisonous snakes. Requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides. What You Need to Qualify Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level. work capacity test arduous - Search Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement. Additional Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Preference may be given to any candidate that has any amount of wildland firefighting experience. Conditions of Employment Must have and maintain a favorable criminal background check. 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. Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume. You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed. The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs. Additional Information Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process. This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time). If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Requirements

• Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a favorable criminal background check.
• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to any candidate that has any amount of wildland firefighting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of manual tasks in the areas of wildland fire prevention, pre-suppression, and fire suppression.
• Serves as a member or engineer operator for an engine or on a hand crew.
• Responsible for engine/crew readiness of an assigned crew.
• Coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire.
• Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression.
• Completes routine building and ground maintenance.

Benefits

• Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed