Forest Officer/SEAT Manager - Baker City

Initial Posting Date: 01/27/2026 Application Deadline: 02/11/2026 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: $4,824 - $7,365 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Forest Officer/SEAT Manager - Baker City Job

Description:

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge? Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. Forest Officer/SEAT Manager: The purpose of this position is to assist in the coordination, administration, and dispatch of single engine airtankers located at the ODF SEAT Base in Baker City, Oregon.

This position serves as liaison to the agency with federal, state, and aviation vendors. As Oregon’s largest fire department, ODF's Fire Protection Program protects 16 million acres of forest. These lands consist of privately owned forests as well as some public lands, including state-owned forests and, by contract, US Bureau of Land Management forests in western Oregon.

ODF's firefighting policy is straightforward: Put out fires quickly at the smallest possible size. Most of the land protected by the agency is working forests that produce revenue and support jobs. It is crucial to prevent fire damage to the timber resource that is an essential element of Oregon’s economy.

This aggressive approach to firefighting safeguards ecosystem values such as fish and wildlife habitats. We invite you to join us in this effort. If you are interested, please submit your application. 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 Forest Officer – Minimum

Qualifications:

Forest Officer – Four seasons in wildland fire suppression OR Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one season of wildland fire suppression. *Must hold a current SEAT Manger Qualification in accordance of

qualifications:

set fourth by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the PMS 310-1. Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment. Note: You 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.

*We may consider applicants that do not have 4 seasons, or do not have the SEMG qualification, if not able to fill at the qualified level. General Duties Oversees the planning, scheduling and monitoring of ODF Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) flights in coordination with the local dispatch center.

• Determines flight information such as location, heading, radio contacts, frequencies, and possible hazards.
• Maintains time and use records on aircraft and retardant/suppressant gel products.
• Provides aircraft use and cost information to the appropriate unit, Incident Command Teams, Interagency Dispatch, Salem Protection Staff, and Cooperating agencies.

Understands and administers aircraft contracts in order to assist the State Aviation Unit Manager, or to serve as the State Aviation Unit Manager’s representative. Must verify and ensure given information is correct and accurate in a timely manner in order to dispatch the air tanker(s) to the fire location and ensure safe aviation operations.

Skills:

we are looking for. Forestry aviation knowledge: Understanding Forest management practices and related regulations. Fire management: Fire Management, suppression, and safety, which includes fire knowledge and handling. Communicating: Clear and effective communication

skills:

Organizing: Prioritizing tasks and maintaining clear and accurate documentation. Safety: Identifying and mitigating risks and fostering a strong safety culture. *Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the

compensation:

• plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of XXX.

The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. How to Apply: 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 as they occur.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). For questions

about:

this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Neal.d.laugle@odf.oregon.gov Oregon Department of Forestry 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 - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the

qualifications:

of the position will be awarded candidate preference. 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 have questions

about:

the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov ODF is an Equal Employment

Opportunity:

and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard.

With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate

about:

• helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities.

From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Oregon “flies with her own wings.”