What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Marketing Unit Forester - Filling two positions position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
01/06/2025
Application Deadline:
01/20/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$3,951 - $5,736
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Marketing Unit Forester - Filling two positions
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.
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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:
As the Marketing Unit Forester you will assist in State Forest Management. The primary functions are performing the various technical tasks associated with the sale of forest products and related silviculture to implement the Northwest Oregon Forest Management Plan. Duties Include:
- Timber sale planning and preparation.
- Contract Administration.
- Technical Decisions related to contract compliance, harvest design, road location, environmental protection measures, and estimate of timber size, grade and defect.
- On the ground decisions relative to contract compliance with Oregon Fire Laws and Forest Practices Rules.
- Technical Decisions related to contract compliance, harvest design, road location, environmental protection measures, and estimate of timber size, grade and defect.
- Prepare sale contracts/permits for timber salvage and other miscellaneous forest products by estimating volumes, laying out boundaries and appraising values.
- Assist with planning, preparation, administration, and data management, of easements, special use permits, land exchanges, and other land management activities.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource program.
OR
Three years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource program.
Three years of experience 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:
- Skill using computer programs to manipulate, enter, or retrieve information.
- Skill communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.
- Skill gathering and analyzing technical or scientific information and drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Northwest Oregon Forest Management Plan.
- Ability to collect stand data and information so stands can be evaluated, harvest prescriptions created, and sub-basin harvest schedules can be determined.
- Ability to perform field inspections of timber sales to check compliance of the contract.
How to Apply:
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.
- 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: Nick.a.stumpf@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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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.
