Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Job Posting Title
Forest Ranger IAgency
040 DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD & FORESTRYSupervisory Organization
AG, Food & Forestry - EC Area–Oklahoma Forestry ServiceJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
February 21, 2023Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Forest Ranger I in the Forestry Division. This position (PIN #04000118) is in state government, located in Battiest, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $30,846.40 based on education and experience.
Position Description: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities in the prevention and suppression of wildfires and in the performance of technical forest management work related to the delivery of the Division’s cooperative forestry programs; This position will fight wildfire in arduous terrain and under conditions that can be hazardous to personal safety. Will also perform maintenance of vehicles, equipment, facilities, and perform other task associated with forestry practices and educational programs’ working closely with landowners for prescribe burns and other professionals on wildfires.
Selected candidate must reside with a 15-mile radius of designated hiring point of:
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
100 S MAIN ST, BATTIEST, OK 74722
94.9247061’W 34.3937169’N
Typical Functions:
Level Description:
This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities, which primarily involve participating in the prevention and suppression of wildland fires, the operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, and the maintenance & construction of forestry facilities. Some responsibilities may also be assigned for providing training and assistance or guidance to volunteer fire crews or serving as Single Resource Boss or as the Incident Commander for low complexity wildland fires.
Education and Experience:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of forestry-related work, or fire prevention and suppression work, or experience operating logging, earth-moving or farm equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of wildfire suppression principles and techniques; of recordkeeping procedures; of the operation and maintenance of assigned firefighting equipment; and of state wildland fire laws and policies. Ability is required to manage a single resource such as a bulldozer, wildland engine or fire crew; to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions in the field; to encourage community support of volunteer wildland firefighting organizations; to write reports; and to read and interpret maps; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position works outdoors 90% of the time or in a shop setting. They will work closely with landowners and other natural resources personnel. Field work sometimes occurs in extreme environmental conditions, such as: high/cold temperatures; high winds; smoke; and dust. Subject to call after regular duty hours as needed during Fire Season. Travel could be up to 75% during extreme Fire Seasons.
Additional Information: Wildland fire fighting and heavy equipment operation skills are necessary to complete these dangerous tasks. Incumbent must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Must be able to pass the Firefighters Work Capacity Test once each year. Must complete Class A CDL class within 6 months of hire date.
Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.