Forest Officer

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Oregon Department of Forestry

Pendleton, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $4,824 - $7,365

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

 

Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

 

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 a dedicated Forest Officer to provide leadership, training, and coordination for seasonal fire crews while serving as a front-line responder in wildfire operations. Key responsibilities include:

  • Function as an advanced initial attack incident commander.
  • Serve at higher ICS levels during complex incidents.
  • Act as duty officer to provide operational oversight when supervisors are absent.
  • The position is responsible for enforcing Oregon’s fire prevention statutes, overseeing engine and crew readiness, and leading wildfire suppression efforts.

 

Beyond emergency response, this role also supports fuels reduction, timber stand improvements, training, prevention, and post-suppression activities. This position plays a vital part in protecting both natural resources and local communities.

Qualifications / Experience Level Required:

Minimum Qualifications:
Forest Officer – 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimum IC 4 and TFLD fire qualifications
  • Fire investigator 2 (FIT2)
  • Facilitated instructor (FI-210)
  • Fleet vehicle and engine maintenance experience
  • Buildings and grounds maintenance experience.

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).
  • Note: Please be aware that the hiring manager shown in the system is different from the manager who will be overseeing this recruitment. If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Tyler Arbogast, tyler.arbogast@odf.oregon.gov.
  • 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: Veterans Resources.
  • If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov.

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.

Housing: No

Contact:

Tyler Arbogast

tyler.arbogast@odf.oregon.gov

Apply for This Position: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Pendleton--ODF/Forest-Officer---Pendleton_REQ-186629?q=Natural%20Resources

Application Closes: 09/27/25

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