Forest Officer - SEAT Base Manager: La Grande, Roseburg, The Dalles

Initial Posting Date: 02/15/2024 Application Deadline: 05/30/2024 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: 4527.
00 - 6912.
00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Forest Officer - SEAT Base Manager: La Grande, Roseburg, The Dalles Job Description: Real Jobs.
Real Impact.
Are you up to the Challenge? This recruitment will be used to fill positions in La Grande, Roseburg and The Dalles Click here: ODF Seasonal Wildland Fire Positions 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.
Great Benefits Package - watch this 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.
Forest Officer – SEAT Base Manager ($4527.
00 – $6912.
00, Monthly plus benefits).
Four (4) years in wildland fire suppression OR bachelor’s degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one (1) year of wildland fire suppression.
One 3-6 month season is equivalent to one year of experience for seasonal positions only.
18 years of age Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Will be required to take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
Note: Must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.
General Duties Maintain records of aircraft flight time, maintenance, and duty day schedules for contractor air crews and aircraft.
Prepare and submit daily aircraft use summaries, aircraft status, and incident specific cost summaries.
Provide daily safety and operational briefing to air crews.
Review Daily Risk Assessments with air crews.
Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources.
Provide mission information and briefing prior to aircraft launch.
Conduct pre-use inspections of Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs).
Assist with grounds and facility maintenance.
Skills we are looking for.
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.
Knowledge of basic aviation safety.
Preference given to qualified NWCG Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) 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.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
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.
Resume is required – Failure to submit the required resume will remove your application from consideration.
Note: Please make sure you attach the required document in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.
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: Neal Laugle, neal.
d.
laugle@odf.
oregon.
gov or Jamie Knight, jamie.
knight@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.
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 have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: laura.
r.
peterson@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.