What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician - Astoria and Tillamook position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
02/04/2025
Application Deadline:
04/30/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$3,553 - $4,833
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician - Astoria and Tillamook
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Filling 3 positions. These positions are in the Astoria (1) and Tillamook (2) offices. Positions will run from April 15 to October 31st.
Don't wait to apply! We look forward to hearing from you soon! For questions on these positions, or in general, please contact Ben Burns (Hiring Manager).
Ben.J.burns@odf.oregon.gov
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.
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Your New Role – Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician
As a Forest Management Technician, you will be working as a member of the State Forest Recreation Operations Program that is tasked with managing recreation facilities and non-motorized trails on across all state forest land. You will be doing maintenance and janitorial work, supporting facility and trail projects, collecting and processing campground fees, supporting the work of volunteers, partners, and service providers, and assisting with a wide range of program activities that support the complete State Forest Recreation Operations Program. Each year, the state forest recreation facilities and non-motorized trails are used by thousands of visitors, and you will play a key role in providing information to forest visitors while patrolling campgrounds, dispersed use areas, trailheads and day-use areas, and trails.
Forest Management Technician - Minimum Qualifications:
Eighteen months of experience working in the field of Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or Forestry Education and Interpretation.
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Associate degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry; or a related natural resource field of study.
Associate degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry; or a related natural resource field of study.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requested Skills:
- Experience maintaining and cleaning recreation facilities, such as campgrounds, day use areas, picnic areas, and trailheads.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a public setting.
- Motivated individual with the ability to set daily goals and to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned tasks independently with general direction and minimal supervision.
- Good computer skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, Geographic Info Systems/GIS.)
- Ability to walk on rough terrain or uneven slopes and trails, stoop or bend around structures or equipment or climb up/down ladders or equipment.
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 top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
How to Apply:
Required: Submit a resume and cover letter with your application. If you need assistance attaching documents, contact:
Kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
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Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workdayaccount.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: ben.j.burns@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.
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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.
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salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensationpage for more details, or you mayvisit our websitefor information on Pay Equity.
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If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: kathie.a.brostrom@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.
