Job Details

Initial Posting Date:
10/30/2025

Application Deadline:
11/13/2025

Agency:
Forestry Department

Salary Range:
$5,240 - $7,718

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Wildland Fire Supervisor - Aviation Supervisor

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.

What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for a Wildland Fire Supervisor - Aviation Supervisor to supervise coordination of the necessary field activities to meet the District's Aviation Program objectives on a district level through cooperation with cooperators and federal agencies. This position supervises approximately 12 employees engaged in field activities, including aircraft management, suppression, and ensuring the maintenance of equipment and facilities to support the achievement of program objectives. This position provides supervisory and administrative guidance to subordinate employees necessary to meet goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) years of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others;

OR

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and two (2) year of wildland fire suppression or emergency dispatching which includes one (1) year of leading/supervising the work of others.

Note: Some positions are required to successfully take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level, and some positions must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.

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.

• Collaboration- A leader who promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Visionary- A leader who can see beyond the present and anticipate future needs.
• Authenticity- A leader who is genuine and true.
• Resilience- A leader who demonstrates resilience in the face of challenges.
• Communication Skills- Skilled communicator who can convey ideas clearly and motivate others.
• Driven- Highly motivated leader who believes in the vision of the Klamath-Lake District's Helitack program.

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 management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Jacob Barnett, ...@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 - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. 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: ...@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.