State of Oregon
* Perform forest fire suppression activities.* Perform pre-suppression readiness activities.* Perform fire prevention and education activities.* Assist with grounds and facility maintenance.* Occasionally perform forest tasks involving slash burning, pre-commercial thinning, road brushing, etc.* **Forestry knowledge**: Understanding Forest management practices and knowing related regulations.* **Fire management**: Fire Management, suppression, and safety, which includes fire knowledge and handling.* **Equipment operation**: Proficiency with forestry tools like chainsaws, portable pumps, various fire engines, tools like GPS and mapping software as well as various types of forestry or fire fighting vehicles.* **Communicating: experience:** handling conflict with team members, landowners, and Leadership.* This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).* For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: **Brent Peterson, brent.a.peterson@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 chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov
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