Initial Posting Date:

06/06/2025

Application Deadline:

06/15/2025

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$5,325 - $8,148

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Integrated Weed Management Specialist)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking to hire a well talented Natural Resource Specialist to help support The Noxious Weed Control Program. If you believe that you are a good candidate for this position, look no further, and apply for the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Integrated Weed Management Specialist).

As the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Integrated Weed Management Specialist) you will be responsible for planning, implementation and coordination of noxious weed management activities for noxious weed species identified in the ODA Noxious Weed Policy and Classification System. In addition, you will help partners and cooperators determine how best to treat or manage infestations. You will be a regional and statewide resource for industry stakeholders, state and federal agency partners and the public.

Our Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Integrated Weed Management Specialist) is a permanent full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The candidate will be working out of the home in Union, Baker, Umatilla, Wallowa or Morrow county.

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Working conditions

Some work may need to be conducted during evening hours. Work locations away from the office will vary, including a variety of business, public and field locations. Driving long distances in all weather conditions and some overnight travels are sometimes required of this position. Employees regularly apply chemical herbicide products. In addition, employee will be driving 4x4 vehicles off road in rugged areas. Employees may have to hike into remote areas to implement weed control activities.

What’s in it for you

The opportunity to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do and an agency who supports its employees’ growth and development. We also offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, 11 paid holidays a year, deferred compensation and a retirement plan.

This is what you need to qualify

• Three years of experience in natural resources. At least one year of the experience must be in project management, research, analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating & monitoring project activities; AND

A Bachelor's degree in an Agriculture, Biology, Plant Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related area; OR

• A total of six years of related experience.

A Master's degree in an Agriculture or related education will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in an Agriculture or related education will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirement

• Within 30 days of hire, this position is required to have and maintain a regulatory weed herbicide applicator license.

• Must have knowledge and experience or the ability to gain knowledge and experience through training in driving 4x4 off road vehicle in rugged terrain areas.

• Experience with GIS

• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes: June 15, 2025

• 1st Round Interview may start: June 23, 2025

• 2nd Round if needed may start: TBA

• *These dates are approximate and may change. *

How to apply:

• A resume is required. Your resume should demonstrate how your experience and training relate to your qualities under the "what we’re looking for" section above.

• Upon submitting your application, please check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete, such as questionnaires, and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).

Learn more about the Oregon Department of Agriculture:

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), ensures the protection of Oregon’s agriculture and natural resources from the invasion and proliferation of invasive noxious weeds. The Noxious Weed Control Program provides technical leadership and coordination of noxious weed control activities, throughout Oregon with county, state, federal and private land managers. Check out our video to learn more about us!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.

What’s in it for you

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are the same! We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, and the opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Additional Information:

For current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application regarding the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at the time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• This position is represented by SEIU.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional PERS contribution. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture 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. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are a successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need accommodation for the recruitment process, don't hesitate to get in touch with the recruiter at oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.