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    Forest Officer Underfill - La Grande, United States - State of Oregon

    State of Oregon
    State of Oregon La Grande, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description:

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    This recruitment will be used to fill positions in La Grande, Roseburg and The Dalles

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    Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

    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 .

    Forest Officer SEAT Base Manager – Underfill Entry ($ – $5730.00, Monthly plus benefits).

    • Two years of natural resource experience in wildland fire suppression.
    • One 3-6 month season is equivalent to one year of experience for seasonal positions only.
    • 18 years of age.
    • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
    • Will be required to take and pass the physical fitness at the arduous level.

    **Note: Must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.

    General Duties

    • Maintain records of aircraft flight time, maintenance, and duty day schedules for contractor air crews and aircraft.
    • Prepare and submit daily aircraft use summaries, aircraft status, and incident specific cost summaries.
    • Provide daily safety and operational briefing to air crews.
    • Review Daily Risk Assessments with air crews.
    • Observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources.
    • Provide mission information and briefing prior to aircraft launch.
    • Conduct pre-use inspections of Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs).
    • Assist with grounds and facility maintenance.

    Skills we are looking for.

    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.

    • Knowledge of basic aviation safety.
    • Preference given to qualified NWCG Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG)
    • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
    • Set goals, prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
    • Demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring skills.
    • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.