Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist *MULTIPLE POSITIONS / LOCATIONS

Company: State of Oregon Military Department
Location: Warrenton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Initial Posting Date: 04/09/2021Application Deadline:10/29/2021Agency:State of Oregon Military DepartmentSalary Range:$2,835.00 - $4,222.00Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist *MULTIPLE POSITIONS / LOCATIONSJob Description:Help protect Oregon!~ Join our Wildland Fire Team ~The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. This recruitment will be used to fill vacant positions during the season. It may close at any time.The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for Wildland Fire Suppression Specialists for multiple positions at various locations. These are seasonal full-time positions located in Powell Butte, Warrenton, and Hermiston, Oregon.These positions are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union.You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.What you will be doing:The Wildland Fire Suppression Specialists (WFSS) perform a wide variety of manual tasks in the areas of wildland fire prevention/mitigation, and fire suppression. These positions serve as a member or engineer operator for an engine or on a hand crew. The WFSS's are responsible for engine/crew readiness of an assigned crew. These positions coordinate and/or performs physical labor necessary to suppress and extinguish wildfire. Duties include detection, pre-suppression, prevention, and suppression. Also completes routine building and ground maintenance.Working Conditions:Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner, including reporting to work for scheduled shift with all personal protective equipment (PPE). Required to drive wildland fire engines obeying all traffic laws and drives on steep narrow forest roads. Required to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice. Assignments to emergency incidents may require employee to be away from duty station for up to 21 days. Occasionally required to work under adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, rough terrain, dust, inclement weather and exposure to poison oak, bees and poisonous snakes. Requires occasional exposure to heavy equipment operations, aircraft, hazards of burning and/or falling material, and chemical and biological pesticides.Work ExperienceThe work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience in order to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume. Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be used to determine candidate's qualifications.Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)What you need to qualify:Two (2) years of Wildland firefighting experience (One 3-6 month season counts as 1 year of experience);-AND-Must be 18 years of age by the time of hire.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Possess and maintain a valid driver license;NOTE: If applying from out of state, please be prepared to provide a 3-year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles.Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level as a condition of hire. Please click on this link for information about the Work Capacity Test. In addition, must pass an annual Health Screening andArduous Pack Test.Conditions of Employment:Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR E-RECRUIT APPLICATION (if applicable):IQS (Incident Qualifications System) Master RecordORIQCS (Incident Qualifications & Certification System) Master RecordThe Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOnly complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the selection process.This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.Licenses MUST be listed in the Supplemental questions.The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.Unfortunately, at this time the agency is unable to support requests that would require an H-1B visa.HOW TO APPLY:Complete the application. We will not accept a resume in place of a completed plete the questionnaire.After you submit your application, you MUST respond to the public records request authorization. This task will follow completion of submitting your application.IMPORTANT NOTICE - Requiring Email AddressesTo improve communication with all applicants, the State of Oregon requires an e-mail address be provided on all applications received.If you do not currently have an email address and do not know where to go to get one please refer to our Applicant Frequently Asked Questions web page, scroll to the How to Apply for a Job section, question #14 to view several links to internet providers where you can get a free e-mail account. The state of Oregon does not endorse any provider.Need assistance?If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at . Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.Veteran Preference PointsSince the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.To qualify for 5 points:A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.To qualify for 10 points:A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: EquityAs an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education. Please visit: for more information.Visit our agency website at: Information:Michelle L Chain / RecruiterPhone: Email:

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