Initial Posting Date:

12/03/2025

Application Deadline:

12/17/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,824 - $7,365

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Permanent Forest Officer (Pendleton)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

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.

Please note: This position will work out of the Ukiah/Heppner area in the summer months.

What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for a Permanent Forest Officer to provide leadership, training and coordination for seasonal workforce; serve as an advanced initial attack Incident Commander and function at a higher ICS level on more complex incidents. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:

• Serves as a duty officer and provides operational oversight during supervisor’s absence.

• Responsible for the administration and enforcement of Oregon’s fire prevention statutes and rules.

• May serve as the primary operator of an assigned engine and will be responsible for engine/crew readiness and lead worker of crew(s).

• Coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire.

• Performs a wide variety of tasks in the areas of fuels reduction and timber stand improvements.

• Performs routine building and ground maintenance.

• Additional duties: Detection, pre-suppression, training, post-suppression, prevention and suppression.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Notes: 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 (M-410) or equivalent DPSST certification

• 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).

• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Tyler Arborgast, 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 - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources: 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.