Permanent Forest Officer - John Day and Fossil at State of Oregon

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, [email protected] and Fossil: Ethan Gazin, [email protected]
• 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: [email protected].
  
  

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.