Forest Officer (Camp Adair)
Corvallis, OR Corvallis, OR Full-time Full-time $3,885 - $5,932 a month $3,885 - $5,932 a month 13 hours ago 13 hours ago 13 hours ago Initial Posting Date:
07/11/2023 Application Deadline:
07/25/2023 Agency:
State of Oregon Military Department Salary Range:
$3,885 - $5,932 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Forest Officer (Camp Adair)
Job Description:
The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard.
You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.
The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Forest Officer This is a permanent full-time state position located at Camp Adair in Corvallis, Oregon.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union.
NOTE:
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
What You Will be Doing The purpose of this position is to provide coordination for seasonal workforce and serve as an initial attack Incident Commander and function at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents.
This position is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon's fire prevention statutes and rules.
This position serves as the primary operator of the assigned fire engine, is responsible for engine/crew readiness and guidance of the assigned crew or crews.
This position coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfires.
Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression.
Also performs routine building and ground maintenance.
Working Conditions The Forest Officer is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE).
The Forest Officer is required:
to drive wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and drives on steep narrow forest roads; to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice; to take assignments to emergency incidents that may require the employee to be away from duty station for up to 21 days; to 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.
Work requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides.
What You Need to Qualify 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.
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.
Must obtain a class B Warden Certification within the trial service period.
NOTE:
Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
NOTE:
(One 3-6-month season counts as 1 year of experience).
Additional Requirements NWCG Single Resource Engine Boss (ENGB) NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
NOTE:
- Please submit a copy of your certification or of your task book showing completion of this course.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being advanced forward.
Requested Skills Taskforce Leader (TFL) Incident Commander Type IV (ICT4) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) NOTE:
Please be sure to attach a copy of all documents to receive credit for the Requested skills certificates.
Conditions of Employment Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.
Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills.
Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.
Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be used to determine candidate's qualifications.
Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.
(Example:
20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.
) You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills, Duties and Responsibilities section of this announcement.
Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview.
-AND- A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.
The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.
Additional Information Only complete applications will be considered.
Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.
All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications MUST attach a copy of their transcripts to this application.
This announcement closes at 11:
59PM on the close date listed.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.
This position may be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.
Unfortunately, at this time the agency is unable to support requests that would require a visa.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered.
No additional work history or job duties will be accepted after this announcement closes.
What We Have to Offer You Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
competitive benefits package.
Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Career Development - Learn new skills, On-the-Job Training, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.
With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.
Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard.
Visit our agency website at http:
//www.
oregon.
gov/omd/pages/index.
aspx Need Assistance? If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984.
Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.
Veteran Percentage Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs.
In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service.
To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer yes you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents.
Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.
To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.
To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept.
of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.
For Transitioning Service-Members A working Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.
For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit:
https:
//www.
oregon.
gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.
aspx Pay Equity As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity.
We do not discriminate based on protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation.
We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education.
Please visit:
https:
//www.
oregon.
gov/das/hr/pages/equity.
aspx for more information.
The Fine Print Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity.
You must submit your application after you begin the process - you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
Please plan accordingly.
We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change.
It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process.
This process is subject to change without notice.
The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Contact Information Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 shawn.
potapoff@omd.
oregon.
gov.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
07/11/2023 Application Deadline:
07/25/2023 Agency:
State of Oregon Military Department Salary Range:
$3,885 - $5,932 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Forest Officer (Camp Adair)
Job Description:
The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard.
You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.
The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Forest Officer This is a permanent full-time state position located at Camp Adair in Corvallis, Oregon.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union.
NOTE:
This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
What You Will be Doing The purpose of this position is to provide coordination for seasonal workforce and serve as an initial attack Incident Commander and function at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents.
This position is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon's fire prevention statutes and rules.
This position serves as the primary operator of the assigned fire engine, is responsible for engine/crew readiness and guidance of the assigned crew or crews.
This position coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfires.
Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression.
Also performs routine building and ground maintenance.
Working Conditions The Forest Officer is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE).
The Forest Officer is required:
to drive wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and drives on steep narrow forest roads; to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice; to take assignments to emergency incidents that may require the employee to be away from duty station for up to 21 days; to 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.
Work requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides.
What You Need to Qualify 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.
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.
Must obtain a class B Warden Certification within the trial service period.
NOTE:
Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
NOTE:
(One 3-6-month season counts as 1 year of experience).
Additional Requirements NWCG Single Resource Engine Boss (ENGB) NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
NOTE:
- Please submit a copy of your certification or of your task book showing completion of this course.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being advanced forward.
Requested Skills Taskforce Leader (TFL) Incident Commander Type IV (ICT4) Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2) NOTE:
Please be sure to attach a copy of all documents to receive credit for the Requested skills certificates.
Conditions of Employment Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.
Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills.
Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.
Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be used to determine candidate's qualifications.
Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.
(Example:
20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.
) You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills, Duties and Responsibilities section of this announcement.
Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview.
-AND- A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.
The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.
Additional Information Only complete applications will be considered.
Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application.
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.
All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications MUST attach a copy of their transcripts to this application.
This announcement closes at 11:
59PM on the close date listed.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.
This position may be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.
Unfortunately, at this time the agency is unable to support requests that would require a visa.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered.
No additional work history or job duties will be accepted after this announcement closes.
What We Have to Offer You Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
competitive benefits package.
Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Career Development - Learn new skills, On-the-Job Training, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.
With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.
Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard.
Visit our agency website at http:
//www.
oregon.
gov/omd/pages/index.
aspx Need Assistance? If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984.
Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.
Veteran Percentage Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs.
In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service.
To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer yes you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents.
Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.
To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.
To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept.
of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.
For Transitioning Service-Members A working Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.
For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit:
https:
//www.
oregon.
gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.
aspx Pay Equity As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity.
We do not discriminate based on protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation.
We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education.
Please visit:
https:
//www.
oregon.
gov/das/hr/pages/equity.
aspx for more information.
The Fine Print Warning! The system will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity.
You must submit your application after you begin the process - you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
Please plan accordingly.
We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change.
It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process.
This process is subject to change without notice.
The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Contact Information Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 shawn.
potapoff@omd.
oregon.
gov.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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