Initial Posting Date:

01/05/2026

Application Deadline:

04/30/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4013.00 - $5552.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist - Veneta / Florence

Job Description:

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge?

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

Are you interested in a wildfire career with the Oregon Department of Forestry? Then you've come to the right place. Challenge yourself to new limits. Join the people who serve to protect millions of acres of our forests, communities and natural resources.

Wildland firefighters may be required to work long hours in challenging and changing conditions, such as high temperatures and steep terrain. This job has many rewards, including the opportunity to work in some of the most beautiful places in the country and create friendships that last a lifetime.

Click here: ODF Seasonal Wildland Fire Video

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.

Great Benefits Package - watch this video

Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (WFSS) - Minimum Qualifications

• 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. Work Capacity Test

• 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 still apply. We may consider applicants as an underfill that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.

General Duties:

• 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.

Skills we are looking for:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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: Casey Smith, casey.a.smith@odf.oregon.gov (Florence) / Tanner Scott, tanner.scott@odf.oregon.gov (Veneta)

• 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: Veterans Resources.

• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov.

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.