Forest Officer Central Point Medford

Central Point, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4824 - 7365

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Initial Posting Date:

01/05/2026

Application Deadline:

04/30/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4824.00 - $7365.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forest Officer - Central Point / Medford

Job Description:

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge

Our Mission To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all

Oregonians.

Note: Effective Feb. 1 2026 the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

As Oregons largest fire department ODFs Fire Protection Programprotects 16 million acres of forest. These lands consist of privately owned forests as well as some public lands including state-owned forests and by contract USBureau of Land Management forests in western firefighting policy is straightforward: Put out fires quickly at the smallest possible size. Most of the land protected by the agency is working forests that produce revenue and support jobs. It is crucial to prevent fire damage to the timber resource that is an essential element of Oregons economy. This aggressive approach to firefighting also safeguards ecosystem values such as fish and wildlife habitats.

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Youll 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.

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Forest Officer Minimum Qualifications:

Forest Officer Four (4) seasons in wildland fire suppression OR bachelors degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and one (1) season of wildland fire suppression.

Note: Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment.

Note: You must obtain the Class B Warden certification within the trial service period.

Note: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license at the time of hire.
We may consider applicants that do not have 4 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.

General Duties:

Perform forest fire suppression activities.
Perform pre-suppression readiness activities.
Perform fire prevention and education activities.
Assist with grounds and facility maintenance.
Occasionally perform forest tasks involving slash burning pre-commercial thinning road brushing etc.

Skills we are looking for:

Forestry knowledge:Understanding Forest management practices and knowing related regulations.
Fire management:Fire Managementsuppression and safety which includes fire knowledge and handling.
Equipment operation: Proficiency with forestry tools like chainsaws portable pumps various fire engines tools like GPS and mapping software as well as various types of forestry or fire fighting vehicles.
Communicating: experience: handling conflict with team members landowners and Leadership.

How to Apply:

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 as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
For questions about this position please contact Hiring Manager: Taylor Wilkerson
Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization 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.
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ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Initial Posting Date: 01/05/2026Application Deadline:04/30/2026Agency:Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:$4824.00 - $7365.00Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Forest Officer - Central Point / MedfordJob Description:Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the Challenge Our Mission To protect and promot...