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Wildland Fire Supervisor

State of Oregon

Tillamook | ODF | 3rd Street, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026

About the role

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

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

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.

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