Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (Pendleton)

State of Oregon

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

Requirements

Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – 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.
Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to perform in high stress, fast paced emergency situations.
Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment commonly used for wildland fire.

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

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