Initial Posting Date:

08/26/2024

Application Deadline:

09/09/2024

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 4 - District Operations Coordinator

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

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.

Natural Resource Specialist 4 - District Operations Coordinator:

As the District Operations Coordinator you will provide District expertise and guidance to supervisors, peers and co-workers for State Forest operations and achieve district and agency goals, and the strategic directions described by adopted forest management plans, the Board of Forestry Vision for Oregon Forests, Agency Strategic Plan and Department's Mission and Vision. This position will manage technical aspects for operations and land management to implement policy and direction as set by the department through the District Forester. Additional duties are:

• Develop and review plans and coordinate or assist in the implementation of plans and strategies at the Unit level.
• This position is the point of contact with Area, Salem, and other districts for implementation by providing analysis and recommendations and addressing landowner issues.
• Provide operational leadership and coordination through recommendations and analysis to the Tillamook District State Forest.
• Provide data and quality review of activities to assure forest roads, land surveying, timber sales, road construction, R/W access, reforestation, recreation and other state forests projects are carried out in an integrated manner on state forest land in the district.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of District Annual Operations Plans.
• Work with law enforcement, State Forest teams, adjacent districts and other partners to address and resolve landowner issues.

Here is what you need to Qualify:

Three years of experience in Natural Resource Management such as Forestry, Wildlife or Aquatics, or Recreation. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.

AND
a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife, Environmental Science, or Recreation, OR three additional years of related Forestry, Wildlife or Aquatics, or Recreation experience.
A Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife, Environmental Science, or Recreation will substitute for up to one year of the required 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.

​Desired Skills:

• Experience providing leadership and coordination through recommendations and analysis.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating contracts and professional services contracts.
• Experience gathering and analyzing 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.
• The ability to occasionally work efficiently in the field in an arduous work environment.

To Apply:

Cover letter and resume are required - Please submit a cover letter, no more than two pages, describing how your work experience meets the desired skills listed above. Failure to submit the required cover letter may remove your application from consideration.

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: Kate.j.skinner@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

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.