Forest Management Technician

Initial Posting Date:

06/27/2024

Application Deadline:

07/11/2024

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,335 - $4,536

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forest Management Technician

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Forest Management Technician

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:

As the Forest Management Technician, you will assist the USFS and BLM in accomplishing their management goals including, but not limited to, timber sale planning, pre-commercial thinning, piling, prescribed burning, both piles and broadcast, and brushing roads. This position will also implement all-lands, cross-boundary work to achieve forest restoration on a landscape scale. In addition, this position will perform fire suppression duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighteen months of experience working in the field of natural resources and/or reforestation.

OR

Associate Degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Recreation, Fire Protection, or a related natural resource field of study

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 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:

• Knowledge of Forestry practices, techniques, and methods.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others.

• Ability to operate basic computer programs.

• Ability to read and interpret maps.

• Ability to use basic forestry tools and instruments including handheld data recorders, GPS devices and chainsaws.

• Ability to keep accurate and detailed records and reports.

• Must be capable and willing to work on steep, rugged terrain in adverse weather conditions.

How to Apply:

Required: Please submit a resume

• Please ensure the resume clearly articulates how you meet the job duties and desired skills required for this position.

• 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 represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Jennifer.Erdmann@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: kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov