State of Oregon
Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist - Molalla
State of Oregon, Molalla, Oregon, United States, 97038
* Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Two (2) seasons of Wildland firefighting experience.* **Note:** Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment.
.* **Note:** Must be 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license at the time of hire.* If you do not have 2 seasons of Wildland firefighting experience please apply. We may consider applicants as an underfill that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.* Complete wildland firefighting activities; locate fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass. Will teach.* Construct fire line 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.* Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.* Ability to perform in high stress, fast paced emergency situations.* Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment commonly used for wildland fire.* 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: Bill.Huserik@odf.oregon.gov* Oregon Department of Forestry 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. 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: kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr
.* **Note:** Must be 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license at the time of hire.* If you do not have 2 seasons of Wildland firefighting experience please apply. We may consider applicants as an underfill that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.* Complete wildland firefighting activities; locate fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass. Will teach.* Construct fire line 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.* Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.* Ability to perform in high stress, fast paced emergency situations.* Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment commonly used for wildland fire.* 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: Bill.Huserik@odf.oregon.gov* Oregon Department of Forestry 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. 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: kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr