What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest Manager 2 - Assistant District Forester position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
02/10/2025
Application Deadline:
03/02/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$6,348 - $9,830
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Forest Manager 2 - Assistant District 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.
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What we are looking for:
ODF is looking for a Forest Manager 2 – Assistant District Forester to assist the District Forester with providing leadership through policy and operational oversight and direction of program activities for the Klamath-Lake District within the Department of Forestry, maintain political contacts with local legislators, county commissioners, and maintain close working relationships with the Board of Directors for the District's respective forest protective association. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:
- Oversee certain programmatic functions administered within the District's geographical area including the Protection from Fire, Private Forests and Administration.
- Directly supervising, directing, and monitoring the work of subordinate managers, skilled, administrative, technical, and professional employees assigned to the various programs.
- Develop, review and approve plans and purchases
- Oversee the implementation of plans and strategies at the District level to accomplish agency goals and objectives that are established from the Board of Forestry - Forestry Program for Oregon (FPFO), Agency Strategic Plan and Department's Mission and Vision.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, forest management, etc., which include assisting with
a) development of program rules and policies,
b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
c) program evaluation,
and
d) budget preparation;
OR
Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and three (3) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, or forest management which includes which include assisting with
a) development of program rules and policies,
b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
c) program evaluation,
and
d) budget preparation.
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.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and partnerships, maintaining them over time.
- Effective communicator. Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Experience with supervision of seasonal, technical, and professional level workforce including sub-ordinate managers.
- Ability to set priorities during high stress, crisis management, fire, and other emergency situations.
- Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Familiarity with East side fire regimes. East of the cascades fire experience.
- Large fire experience (agency administrator type work).
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 employeeWorkdayaccount.
- Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the desired skills for this position. Note: Please make sure you attach the required documents in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.
About the Klamath and Lakeview Areas:
Thinking of relocating? Klamath and Lake Counties offer much, including access to education and health care, affordability of housing, available transportation systems, natural resources, and a plethora of recreational/tourism opportunities. It’s a great place to live, work, and explore!
For more information on the area, please visit the links below:
Klamath Falls video
Klamath Falls
Klamath County Chamber
Klamath County Chamber
Lakeview video
Lakeview, Oregon - Home
Lake County Chamber
Lake County Chamber of Commerce | Home
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
- This position may offer a hybrid work option; however, the ability to respond promptly to emergencies as required is essential. The ability to report to the office is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. May be required to be in Office during training period.
- If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Teresa Williams, 541.219.9144,teresa.l.williams@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: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.
