Charlie Redheffer
Toledo,OR
Summary
Dynamic Wildland Fire Supervisor with extensive experience at the Oregon Department of Forestry, excelling in team management and performance evaluation. Proven track record in risk assessment and interagency cooperative operational planning, fostering innovation, and safety compliance. Adept at mentoring staff and enhancing interagency operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildland Fire Supervisor
Oregon Department Of Forestry
Toledo, OR
04.2016 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 10 employees in daily operations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Permanent Forest Officer
Oregon Department Of Forestry
Columbia City, DC
12.2012 - 04.2016
- Directed subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities, including on-site supervision of fire operations, work planning, performance evaluation, and safety considerations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Championed innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supported state-wide IMT deployments as DIVS, FDUL, TFLD, and ICT-3.
- Provided fleet maintenance for 12 vehicles.
Seasonal Forest Officer
Oregon Department Of Forestry
Columbia City, OR
06.1992 - 12.2012
- Fire suppression, readiness, fire training, and fire law enforcement.
- Driving and operation of fire engines, driver's training.
- Vehicle maintenance, building maintenance, and grounds maintenance.
- Lead work at Guard Stations.
Education
Certificate of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Western Culinary Institute
Portland05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORSome College (No Degree) - Biology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORSkills
- Team management
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Interagency operations
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Operational planning
- Record keeping
- Mentorship and coaching
- Department organization
- Decision-making
- Staff management
Timeline
Wildland Fire Supervisor
Oregon Department Of Forestry
04.2016 - Current
Permanent Forest Officer
Oregon Department Of Forestry
12.2012 - 04.2016
Seasonal Forest Officer
Oregon Department Of Forestry
06.1992 - 12.2012
Certificate of Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Western Culinary Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Southern Oregon University
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Oregon State University
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