Permanent Forest Officer (PendletonHeppnerUkiah) at State of Oregon

Initial Posting Date: 12/03/2025Application Deadline:12/23/2025Agency:Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:$4824 - $7365Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Permanent Forest Officer (Pendleton/Heppner/Ukiah)Job Description:Opportunity Awaits Apply Today!Our Mission To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.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 hereYoull 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.Please note: This position will work out of the Ukiah/Heppner area in the summer months. What we are looking for:ODF is looking for a Permanent Forest Officer to provide leadership training and coordination for seasonal workforce; serve as an advanced initial attack Incident Commander and function at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:Serves as a duty officer and provides operational oversight during supervisors absence.Responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregons fire prevention statutes and rules.May serve as the primary operator of an assigned engine and will be responsible for engine/crew readiness and lead worker of crew(s).Coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire.Performs a wide variety of tasks in the areas of fuels reduction and timber stand improvements.Performs routine building and ground maintenance.Additional duties: Detection pre-suppression training post-suppression prevention and suppression.Minimum Qualifications:Four (4) seasons in wildland fire suppression; ORBachelors degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field AND one (1) season of wildland fire suppression.Notes: 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.Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license at the time of hire.Some positions may require a valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).Drivers 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 drivers license a record checkwill be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.Desired Skills:If you have these skills and attributes let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.Minimum IC 4 and TFLD fire qualificationsFire investigator 2 (FIT2)Facilitated instructor (M-410) or equivalent DPSST certificationFleet vehicle and engine maintenance experienceBuildings and grounds maintenance experience.How to Apply: 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.Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.Current State of Oregon employees You must apply through your employee Workday account.Additional Details:This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).If you have questions about this position please contact Hiring Manager: Tyler Arborgast . Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.For more information please visit Veterans Resources: Veterans Resources.If you have questions about the job announcement or need an alternate format to apply please contact:.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 to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills CCTV,Federal Agencies,Customer Service,Clearance,Facility,Suspicious Activity,Property Damage,Public Safety,Daily Operations,Professional Development,Access Control,Communication,General Public,Procedures,Powerpoint Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 4824 - 7365