Permanent Forest Officer - John Day and Fossil

Initial Posting Date: 12/01/2025 Application Deadline: 12/22/2025 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: Position Type: Employee Position Title: Permanent Forest Officer - John Day and Fossil 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 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.

What we:

are looking for: ODF is looking for two Permanent Forest Officers (John Day & Fossil) to provide leadership for the seasonal workforce and serve as an advanced initial attack incident commander and function at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents. This position also serves as a relief duty officer and provides operational oversight during supervisor’s absence.

These goals and related duties are in the areas of: Responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon’s fire prevention statutes and rules. Primary operator of assigned vehicle or wildland fire engine and 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.

Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression.

• Performs routine maintenance of all fire suppression equipment and facilities.
• Assists with motor pool maintenance on the Unit’s fleet of vehicles and lead fire trainer, fire equipment maintenance, facilities, State and FEPP/FFP inventory.
• Assists through delegation in the supervision and training of seasonal and permanent personnel.

Minimum

Qualifications:

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. 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 driver’s license at the time of hire. Some positions may require a valid class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

• 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:

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.

Experience:

• planning, coordinating and responding to wildland fire and other emergency incidents.
• Provide maintenance of fire equipment and facilities.
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with landowners, local, state, and federal agencies.

Must be qualified as any Single Resource Boss working towards ICT4/TFLD and INVF. 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: John Day: Chris Cook, chris.d.cook@odf.oregon.gov and Fossil: Ethan Gazin, ethan.h.gazin@odf.oregon.gov Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

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 - 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: corie.t.shelley@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 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.

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