Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Initial Posting Date

01/09/2025

Application Deadline

01/23/2025

Agency

Forestry Department

Salary Range

$4,622 - $7,070

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

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

ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester to Administer the Forest Resources program within the Klamath Unit, with an emphasis on administering all components and compliance with the Oregon Forest Practices Act, primarily for large forestland owners, with assistance to small forestland owners as needed. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:

• Administration which includes helping landowners attain their objectives and providing for the societal values of the citizens of this state by offering information and assistance that encourages long term investments in sustainable forest management activities that are consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, fish and wildlife resources.
• Enforcement of statutes, rules, programs, policies, incentives and opportunities that relate to: Oregon Forest Practices Act; reforestation; cost share funding; fire protection; the Forest Resource Trust; integrated pest management; resource protection; and best management practices to maintain water quality and wildlife habitat. Many aspects of sound and compliant forest management are achieved through the processing and support to Notification of Operation and other documents submitted via the FERNS system.
• Administering and coordinating various federal, state, local and non-profit grant and partnership activities on the Unit, which may extend to impact the District. This includes coordinating with various affected/interested landowners and partners (internal and external) to ensure the most effective and efficient use of funds.
• Conducting various educational activities to communicate opportunities and ascertain interest from landowners.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in forestry or a closely related natural resource program, AND a bachelor's degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;

OR

one year of experience in forestry or a closely related natural resource program, AND a master's degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program;

OR

a Doctorate degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program.

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 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.

• Working knowledge of forest management technology and recommended best management practices.
• Excellent verbal and written skills including working with operators, landowners, and the public in communicating technical information and prescriptive standards.
• Experience providing education and outreach to a variety of users such as landowners, operators, small woodland owners, and other agencies in classroom/workshop and/or field tour settings etc.
• Experience or education in using GIS to create project maps, especially use of ArcPro or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience in the layout and preparation of timber sales, including experience in sale boundary posting, timber cruising, timber appraisal and timber sale contract preparation and administration.
  
  

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 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.
  
  

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: Jennifer Case, jennifer.m.case@odf.oregon.gov, 541-891-8534
• 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: corie.t.shelley@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.