Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (The Dalles)

State of Oregon

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About The Position

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge? Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. Are you interested in a wildfire career with the Oregon Department of Forestry? Then you've come to the right place. Challenge yourself to new limits. Join the people who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, communities and natural resources. Wildland firefighters may be required to work long hours in challenging and changing conditions, such as high temperatures and steep terrain. This job has many rewards, including the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful places in the country and create friendships that last a lifetime. Click here: ODF Seasonal Wildland Fire Video 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! Click here. Great Benefits Package - watch this video Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (WFSS) - Minimum Qualifications Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Two (2) seasons of Wildland firefighting experience. Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment. Work Capacity Test. Note: Must be 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license at the time of hire. If you do not have 2 seasons of Wildland firefighting experience please still apply. We may consider applicants as an underfill that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.

Requirements

• Two (2) seasons of Wildland firefighting experience
• Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment
• Must be 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license at the time of hire

Responsibilities

• Complete wildland firefighting activities
• Locate fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass
• Construct fire line using hand tools or power equipment by cutting, scraping, digging, and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials
• Operate many different types of fire equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees