Wildland Fire Supervisor

Initial Posting Date

06/09/2026

Application Deadline

06/18/2026

Agency

Forestry Department

Salary Range

$5,371 - $7,911

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Wildland Fire Supervisor

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

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

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About The Position

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Protection from Fire Program provides a complete and coordinated statewide forest fire protection system, ensuring that the benefits of the system exceed the cost. The Tillamook District Protection Unit oversees fire protection, detection, and suppression efforts across approximately 522,000 acres of private, BLM, state, and municipal lands, and maintains strong mutual-aid partnerships with local, county, and federal agencies. As the Fire Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in supporting this mission.

You will supervise and coordinate the unit’s field operations to accomplish fire prevention, pre‑suppression, and suppression objectives. In this role, you will lead staff engaged in daily field work, ensure readiness and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and foster effective cooperation with partner agencies. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Oregon’s fire protection efforts by guiding frontline staff, strengthening interagency relationships, and ensuring the district is prepared to respond effectively to wildfire events.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one year of leading/supervising the work of others

OR

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one year of leading/supervising the work of others.

Note: May be required to successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the moderate level.

Note: 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

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct personnel during high‑risk, high‑stress wildfire incidents.
• Advanced knowledge of wildfire behavior, suppression strategies, and the National Fire Danger Rating System.
• Skilled in incident command operations, including size‑up, resource ordering, and operational decision‑making.
• Effective communication skills for radio, written reporting, briefings, and coordination with cooperators and the public.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, set tactical objectives, and adjust strategies in dynamic fire environments.
• Proficiency in map reading, GPS navigation, and using technology for fire detection and situational awareness.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including budgeting, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience conducting fire investigations, evidence preservation, and documentation.
• Ability to develop, deliver, and document training for staff, cooperators, and emergency personnel.
• Skilled in building cooperative partnerships with landowners, local governments, agencies, and community groups.

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.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need Help” section if you have any questions about how to fill out the fields of experience or to attach a document.
• Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Salary Determination

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application. No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.

Additional Details

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is Management Service and is not represented by a union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: ***email_hidden***
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
• The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized 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 recruiter: [email protected]

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