Initial Posting Date:

02/06/2025

Application Deadline:

02/20/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,622 - $7,070

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Forest Resources Conservation Service Forester

Job Description:

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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:

This position will coordinate the implementation of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Program within the John Day Unit, including the coordination with NRCS in development and implementation of projects. The position will be responsible for identifying, developing and coordinating project activities that integrate the capacities of ODF, contractors and NRCS staff. The position will have to develop relationships with agency partners, stakeholders, local collaborative leaders and participants. The position will link the NRCS Program with other Unit priorities. The position also serves an important function in the Agency’s Forest Resources Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in forestry or any natural resource area, and a bachelor's degree in forestry or any natural resource area, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;

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One year of experience in forestry or any natural resource area, and a master's degree in forestry or any natural resource area.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to determine if grant proposals meet established guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize grant project proposals.
• Ability to determine compliance with grant project specifications.
• Skill in writing clear and concise status, summary, technical, and/or narrative reports.
• Ability to conduct forest inventory, mapping and record stand characteristics.
• Ability to formulate and implement forest treatment prescriptions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with landowners, operators, external cooperators, field managers and department personnel subject to program audits in order to effectively implement changes.

Application Details and Instructions:

• 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.
• Required: Cover letter and resume - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

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Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• 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.
• If you have questions about this Recruitment, please contact Hiring Manager: Brandon Ferguson, brandon.s.ferguson@odf.oregon.gov / 541-903-0404
• 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: corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov

ODF is proud to be 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.