Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Initial Posting Date:

05/02/2024

Application Deadline:

05/24/2024

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,338 - $6,635

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

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 - Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

• Career Development

• Learn new skills, On-the-Job Training, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With ODF, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution.

• Great Benefits

• We offer a full range of benefits! Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days for you and your family! Benefits include 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Work-Life balance

• Your commitment to your work and doing your best is matched by our commitment to remember what's best for you! Guaranteed Paycheck, Benefits, Paid time off are a few things we have to offer!

• Our Culture

• Commitment to our employees, customers, and environment! What does this mean for you, it's not just a job, it's a career! ODF provides meaning and purpose in your work.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as an Agency!

• Team

• 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.

• ODF seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity and values of Oregonians and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. ODF promotes and supports the value of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and diversity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our work is meaningful. You'll be supporting an agency completing critical forestry work across the state. Oregon is proud of its forests, and our staff are proud of the work we accomplish to protect, manage, and promote forest stewardship.

As the Stewardship Forester you will Administer the Forest Resources Division Programs and the Protection from Fire Program within the Central Oregon District

• John Day Unit. Some duties include:

• Provide professional forestry advice to landowners and operators concerning forest management.

• Coordinate field activities with other agencies and maintain certain district files and resource maps.

• Administer the Forest Practices Act and fire laws.

• Provide technical support in fire planning, fire investigation and act as fire overhead on in-district fires.

• Share in administration and implementation of NRCS, FSA, Western States and numerous other agencies provided grant programs related to landowner needs for promoting best management practices that ensure continuous growing of forest tree species.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in Forestry and/or a closely related natural resource program, AND a Bachelor's degree in Forestry in a closely related natural resource program, OR three additional years of related Forestry experience;

OR

One year of experience in Forestry and/or a closely related natural resource program, and a Master's degree in Forestry and/or a closely related natural resource program

OR a Doctorate degree Forestry and/or a closely related natural resource program

Note:

• Will be required to take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.

• 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 silviculture, reforestation, hydrology, forest soils, road location and maintenance, fire behavior, fire prevention, suppression techniques, chemical application techniques.

• Knowledgeable of timber harvesting practices.

• Experience with Forest Management planning.

• Ability to organize, plan, and perform work safely and effectively with minimum supervision.

• Must have interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with landowners, operators, contractors, other agencies, and the public.

• Skill writing clear and concise reports that include recommendations and conclusions.

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

• Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the desired skills for this position. 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 Hiring Manager: Brandon Ferguson, 541.903.0404, Brandon.s.ferguson@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.