Wildland Fire Supervisor

$4,918 - $7,244/Yr

State of Oregon - Central Point, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Central Point, OR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

As a Wildland Fire Supervisor you will supervise coordination of the necessary field activities to meet fire program objectives on the unit or district through cooperation with cooperators and local and federal agencies. This position supervises employees engaged in field activities accomplishing prevention, pre-suppression, suppression, and ensures maintenance of equipment and facilities to support accomplishment of program objectives. Supervision of employees in other programs as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coordination of field activities to meet fire program objectives.
• Cooperate with local and federal agencies.
• Supervise employees engaged in fire prevention, pre-suppression, and suppression activities.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Supervise employees in other programs as assigned.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching experience, including one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
• Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two (2) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching experience, including one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.
• Obtain Class B Warden certification within the trial service period (if applicable).
• Successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the moderate level (if applicable).

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent communicator both oral and written.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong experience in wildland fire suppression.
• Experience coordinating and planning projects.
• Strong leadership skills in wildland fire fighting.
• Ability to provide training, guidance, and direction to subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, team environment, and strong internal communication.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Competitive benefits packages