Wildland Fire Supervisor

Initial Posting Date: 10/16/2024 Application Deadline: 10/31/2024 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: $4,918 - $7,244 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Wildland Fire Supervisor Job Description: Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today Our Mission - To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability. ODF is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon's changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making. The Benefits of Joining Our Team Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here 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. As a Wildland Fire Supervisor you are eligible for Emergency Fire Pay. What we are looking for: As a Wildland Fire Supervisor you will supervise coordination of the necessary field activities to meet fire program objectives on the unit or district through cooperation with cooperators and local and federal agencies. This position supervises employees engaged in field activities accomplishing prevention, pre-suppression, suppression, and ensures maintenance of equipment and facilities to support accomplishment of program objectives. Supervision of employees in other programs as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Minimum Qualifications 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. Note: Some positions must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period. Note: Some positions are required to successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the moderate level. Desired Skills: Excellent communicator both oral and written. Strong organization skills. Strong experience in wildland fire suppression. Experience coordinating and planning projects. Strong leadership skills in wildland fire fighting. Able to lead employees to success in a challenging and unique work environment. Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment. How to Apply: If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year). You may be disqualified if your experience listed in your resume, or the "Job History" section does not include information used to: meet the minimum qualifications of the job. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview. Current State of Oregon employees - You must apply through your employee Workday account. Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process. If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting. Additional Details: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is Management Service and is not represented by a Union. Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver's license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record. If you have questions about this Recruitment, please contact Hiring Manager: John.a.deeganodf.oregon.gov Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. If you need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Chris.l.fisherodf.oregon.gov. ODF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.