What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Cohesive Wildfire Strategy Coordinator position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
02/27/2025
Application Deadline:
03/06/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$5,325 - $8,148
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Cohesive Wildfire Strategy Coordinator
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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This is a part-time, limited duration appointment, that is expected to end on or before December 31, 2026. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service.
What we are looking for:
ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 3 – Cohesive Wildfire Strategy Coordinator to provide leadership, operational oversight, coordination and direction for the Northern Blue Mountain Cohesive Wildfire Strategy (NBMCWS) project within the project area of the northern Blue Mountain geo-region for the Oregon Department of Forestry. The geo-region encompasses approximately 8 million acres of land which is protected from wildfire by a diverse group of landowners, agencies and political subdivisions. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:
- Leading and working with the NBMCWS partners to address the three primary aspects of the Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy which are: 1) restoring and maintaining resilient landscapes, 2) creating fire adapted communities and 3) responding to and managing wildfire across the geo-region; while balancing the mission, vision and values of the fire protection agencies involved.
- Development and enhancement of political and operational relationships with Local, State and Federal Agencies, cooperators and landowners.
- Ensuring the project is in alignment with agency goals and objectives that are established from the Board of Forestry - Forestry Program for Oregon (FPFO), the Agency Strategic Plan and Department's Mission and Vision statements.
- Aligning the project with the goals and objectives of a diverse group of stakeholders (private landowners, volunteer fire departments and local, state and federal agencies) which will be partners in the Cohesive Wildfire Strategy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of experience in Forestry or closely related natural resources field. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
AND
A bachelor's degree in Forestry or closely related natural resources field, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
A master's degree in Forestry or closely related natural resources field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
A Doctorate degree in Forestry or closely related natural resources field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
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.
- Highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing, who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with people.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with landowners, operators, other state and federal agencies, legislators, local government officials and the general public.
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and partnerships, maintaining them over time.
- A background in wildland fire and forestry, specifically related to the Pacific Northwest forests.
- Knowledge of the National Cohesive Wildfire Strategy framework and how it ties to ODF project work
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate multi-agency meetings
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 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: Matt Hoehna,matt.hoehna@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.
