Natural Resource Specialist 1: Hiring Two Positions - FRR Forester And Marketing Forester

Initial Posting Date:

04/16/2024

Application Deadline:

05/02/2024

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3776 - $5747

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 1: Hiring two positions

• FRR Forester and Marketing Forester

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Hiring two positions

OUR MISSION

To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

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

Natural Resource Specialist 1 - FFR Forester

ODF is looking for a FFR Forester to accomplish work on Federal lands under Good Neighbor Authority agreements, assist with grant implementation, and provide assistance to Klamath-Lake District foresters as needed. This position will assist the Unit Forester to help USFS and BLM in accomplishing their management goals including but not limited to forestry services, timber sale planning, timber sale preparation, and restoration service projects.

Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Marketing Forester

ODF is looking for a Marketing Forester to manage timber sales and intensive forest management projects from planning to completion on state lands. This position will also assist with the implementation of the GNA program. This will entail the layout, cruise and contact prep of timber sales located on USFS lands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in forestry or any natural resource area.

• OR-

• Three years of experience in Forestry or any natural resource program area and level of responsibility.

Note:

• FFT2 and S-212 courses are required to be completed in the first 6 months of employment.

• 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

If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.

• Basic knowledge of the theory of natural resource conservation, management, protection, utilization, or control.

• Basic knowledge of research methods used in a specific natural resource program or scientific field.

• Experience gathering technical or scientific information and drawing conclusions or making recommendations.

• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.

• Experience writing clear and concise status, summary, technical, or narrative reports.

• Basic knowledge of logging systems, dendrology, forest mensuration, spatial mapping, and forestry road layout.

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.

• Cover letter and resume are both required - the cover letter should be no more than two pages addressing the desired skills above and specifying if you are interested in the FFR Forester or Marketing Forester position. Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Please make sure you attach the required documents in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.

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 Chris Weekly, 541.891.7868, chris.b.weekly@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 need an alternate format to apply, please contact: laura.r.peterson@odf.oregon.gov.

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.