What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Reforestation Forester position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
02/11/2025
Application Deadline:
02/25/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$4,622 - $7,070
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Reforestation 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.
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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 Reforestation Operations Forester, you will assist in the Reforestation Unit with planning, coordinating, directing and monitoring all reforestation and young stand management activities to accomplish goals and strategies of the NW Forest Management Plan, District Implementation Plan, and District Annual Operations Plans. This involves: assisting with budget and AOP development; drafting contracts and agreements; interacting and coordinating with other units in the district, as well as South Fork Adult In Custody Crews, resource specialists, Research Cooperatives and other external stakeholders; and managing data and information systems including SLI.
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.
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Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
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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.
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.
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:
- Ability to make professional and technical decisions regarding environmental, economic and social impacts resulting from forest activities.
- Manage District reforestation data including collection, storage, maintenance, and accuracy utilizing ArcGIS Pro, Excel, etc.
- Develop and manage GIS data and products related to reforestation plans, projects and activities including creation of contract and SFK project exhibits, documentation of noxious weed locations and treatment, and occurrence of insect and disease locations and management.
- Ability to develop site specific prescriptions for site preparation, planting, animal damage control, vegetation management, pre-commercial thinning, invasive species management, and fertilization.
- Ability to develop cost estimates and tracking of expenditures on a project basis for development of fiscal and biennial budgets.
- Ability to develop objectives and strategies for the Reforestation portion of the Annual Operations Plan and District Implementation Plan that include site preparation, tree planting, animal damage control, vegetation management, fertilization, and pre-commercial thinning.
How to Apply:
Cover letter and completed work history is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter and completed work history may 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: Trever.J.Madison@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.
