What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanent Forest Officer position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
01/29/2025
Application Deadline:
02/12/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$4,824 - $7,365
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Permanent Forest Officer
Job Description:
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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.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.
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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
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What we are looking for:
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership for seasonal workforce and serve as an advanced Initial Attack Incident Commander that functions at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents. This position serves as a relief duty officer and provides operational oversight during supervisor’s absence.
- Responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon’s fire prevention statutes and rules.
- Servers as the primary operator of the assigned engine, is responsible for engine/crew readiness and leading an assigned crew or crews.
- Coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire.
- Type 2 Lead Investigator for Wildland Fire.
- Responsible for Warehouse Management.
- Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression. Also performs routine building and ground maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Forest Officer – Four (4) seasons in wildland fire suppression OR bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one (1) season of wildland fire suppression.
Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level. Must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.
Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Note: Some positions may require a valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level. Must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.
Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Note: Some positions may require a valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Note: 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.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of forestry laws, rules, and regulations for the public.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Set goals, prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Experience with invistigations is helpful.
How to Apply:
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
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Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workdayaccount.
- Resume required - Failure to submit the required 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.
- Cover Letter Required - In this position there will be alot of detailed note taking. As part of the applicaiton assesment of applicants please submit your Cover letter hand written in blue ink. Failure to provide this handwritten cover letter may eliminate you from further consideration.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). / This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
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If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Tim Swink, tim.c.swink@odf.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.
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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.
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If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov.
ODF is 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
