WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIALIST / Forestry – Northwest Oregon Area (OR)

Posted on the 25 February 2017 by Firecareers

Northwest Oregon (OR) is accepting apps for WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIALIST Until: April 30, 2017. Salary $2,868.00 – $4,122.00 Monthly.   For details about thousands of other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today…  Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country.  FREE 7 Day Pass

Forestry – Northwest Oregon Area (OR)

is accepting applications for:

WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIALIST (Astoria)

Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (Astoria)

Salary
$2,868.00 – $4,122.00 Monthly
Location
Astoria, OR
Job Type
Seasonal
Department
Forestry-Northwest Oregon Area
Job Number
ODF17-0030
Closing
4/30/2017 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Oregon Department of Forestry hires seasonal wildland firefighting positions each year. These positions generally work from June through September; however, the duration of the season and job conditions vary by location. Not all locations have vacancies each year. This recruitment will be used to fill seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist positions as they occur in the Astoria District. Interviews are expected to be completed by May; however, application reviews may begin at any time. For best consideration, apply as soon as possible.

These seasonal positions are union represented by Service Employees International Union.

Astoria Office – If you have questions about the Astoria Office, please contact Dave Horning, Wildland Fire Supervisor at 92219 Hwy 202, Astoria, Oregon 97103. E-mail David.F.Horning@oregon.gov  Phone (503) 325-5451.

The statewide Protection From Fire Program’s main purpose is to protect 15.8 million acres (24,900 square miles) of private and public forestland from fire. The acreage protected includes 3.5 million acres of ´wildland-urban interface´, which are forest lands with residences and other structures within the reach of wildfire in that area. This is done through a complete and coordinated system of fire prevention, suppression and fuels management.

NOTE: Successful applicants will be required to provide their own boots (8″ leather with vibram soles)

To view a map of Northwest Oregon, including the Astoria District and its surrounding offices, please click here to view map.

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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties include, but may not be limited to:
  • Responsible for wildland fire suppression as a member of a crew, engine or dozer.
  • May direct crews in wildland fire suppression, pre-suppression, fire prevention and safety activities.
  • Constructs fire line using hand tools or power equipment. Participates in mop-up duties, operate and monitor firefighting vehicles in support of wildfire suppression.
  • Assists with the implementation of local fire prevention programs and public outreach in an assigned unit.
  • Participates in safety meetings, develops and participates in fire training, both formal and experience based coaching, for cooperators, landowners and fire crews.
  • Locates fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass.
  • Operates department vehicles including but not limited to cars, trucks, forklifts, cache vans, All Terrain Vehicle’s (ATV’s), and fire engines.
  • Performs maintenance on fire equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Completes detailed documents.
  • Maintains regular contact with forest operators, landowners and the public involving explanation or interpretation of forest laws and fire programs.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with cooperators, landowners, and the public.

Because the Department’s highest priority work is a forest fire emergency, this position will be utilized during those emergencies to provide assistance in a variety of ways. That assistance may be directly aiding the emergency effort in the field or at the Salem headquarters. It also may be in providing backup to fill in for another position that is being used in direct aid to the emergency, or it may be in performing an essential function in some capacity either within this Program or elsewhere in Salem or in the field.

Working Conditions:

These positions require a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.  Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE). Some positions may require driving wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and driving on steep narrow forest roads. Required to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice. Assignments to emergency incidents may require employee to be away from duty station for up to 21 days. Occasionally required to work under adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather and exposure to poison oak, bees and poisonous snakes. Requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides.

Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of Wildland firefighting experience. (One 3-6 month season is equivalent to one (1) year of experience).Must be at least 18 years of age by time of hire.

THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA APPLIES TO THE WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIALIST:

  • Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level as a condition of hire.  Please click on this link for information about the Work Capacity Test. (Download PDF reader)
  • May be required to obtain the Class C or higher Warden certification within the trial service period.
  • Preference may be given to candidates who have current fire qualifications. You must submit your current wildland fire incident qualification card, or equivalent with your application materials to provide proof of your qualifications.  Attach this document to the ‘Attachments’ section of your job application.

This position requires the operation of a State vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. An Oregon driving record check will be conducted on the top applicants to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.  If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three year court/DMV printout at the time of interview.

An unacceptable driving record includes:

  • Conviction of a major traffic offense within the previous 24 months which includes reckless driving, driving under the influence, failing to perform the duties of a driver, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, felony hit and run, etc.;
  • Felony revocation of driving privileges or felony or misdemeanor   license suspension within the previous 24 months;
  • More than 3 moving traffic violations in the previous 12 months;
  • A careless driving conviction in the previous 12 months;
  • A Class A moving traffic violation in the previous 12 months

Desired Attributes:

  • Maintains situational awareness at all times.
  • Communicates with both internal and external customers including cooperators, landowners, public and fire crews.
  • Demonstrates decision making capabilities.
  • Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills by taking initiative.
  • Ability to perform in high stress, fast paced emergency situations.
  • Completes accurate reports in a timely manner with attention to detail under minimal guidance.
  • Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance.
  • Maintains an adequate level of fitness to perform assigned duties.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To improve communication with all applicants the State of Oregon requires an e-mail address be provided on all applications.  If you do not currently have an e-mail address and do not know where to go to get one, please refer to our Applicant Frequently Asked Questions web page to view several links to internet providers where you can get a free e-mail account. The State of Oregon does not endorse any particular provider.

To ensure clear communication, please unfilter emails from neogov.com and governmentjobs.com.

Please note: The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.  Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call ODF Human Resources at 503-945-7200.

Only complete applications will be considered. Your answers to the supplemental questions must be reflected in the work experience section of your application. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents. Responses to the supplemental questions will determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, any special qualifications and/or desired attributes for the position. Do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire or the Work Experience section of the application.

Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements for this position will be invited to interview. Transcripts must be submitted to receive credit for education coursework at the time of application.

Veterans – If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points you MUST attach to your electronic application the following required documentation:

  • A copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference;
  • OR A copy of the DD214/215; AND a veteran’s disability preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.

For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org, and select veterans’ preference.

PLEASE NOTE: The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY
Agency
State of Oregon
Address
NOTE: Locations vary by Agency/DepartmentSalem, Oregon, 97301.