Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Severity Statewide Helitack
Company: State of Oregon
Location: John Day, OR
Salary: $4013 - 5520 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description

Job Title: Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Severity Statewide Helitack
Company: State of Oregon
Job Description
Initial Posting Date: 01/23/2025Application Deadline: 02/28/2025Agency: Forestry DepartmentSalary Range: $4,013 – $5,520Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Severity Statewide HelitackJob Description:Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge?Seasonal Fire positions for hiring for the 2025 fire season is open for application January 24 and will run through February 28, 2025. First pull of applicants for review will begin February 13, 2025.Application must be submitted through to be considered.ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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. ODF is fully committed to attracting retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (WFSS)Please make sure your application materials clearly identify how you meet the two (2) seasons of Wildland Firefighting experience in your work history.Must have two (2) seasons of Wildland firefighting experience.Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.Some positions may require a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Prior to hire, you will need to submit WCT Card or take and pass the at the arduous level at any certified qualifying agency.We may consider applicants that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.General Duties:Complete wildland firefighting activities; locates fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass. Will teach.Construct fireline using hand tools or power equipment by cutting, scraping, digging, and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials.Operate many different types of fire equipment.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 account.Cover letter and resume are both required – Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Your resume and cover letter must be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.Required: Please ensure your Incident Qualifications / Certification Training Master Record / or equivalent is attached to your application materials in the Resume /Cover letter area. Failure to submit the Materials may eliminate you from moving forward.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: Ross Huffman, 971-701-1800.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: .If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: