What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Community Assistance Forester position at Forestry Department?
Initial Posting Date:
02/10/2025
Application Deadline:
03/03/2025
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$5,325 - $8,148
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Community Assistance Forester
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
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.
These positions are Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our central office in Salem. The ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
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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You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon! Click
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What we are looking for:
ODF is looking for a Community Assistance Forester to:
- Implement and deliver statewide the ODF Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program.
- Provide urban forestry technical services and leadership to local units of government, rural communities, civic and non-profit organizations, ODF and other state and local agencies, and schools and universities throughout Oregon’s 36 counties.
- Promote a resilient, diverse, and equitable urban and community tree canopy throughout Oregon.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in Forestry, or a related Natural Resource Program. 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 a related Natural Resource Program,
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Three additional years of related pertinent experience for a total of 6 years experience.
Required with in 1 year:
Current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) arborist certification or the ability to obtain ISA Certified Arborist certification within 1 year of hire date.
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 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! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! 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.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, build, and maintain mutually supportive relationships and partnerships with aligned professionals.
- Knowledge of current "best practices" for urban forestry and Arboriculture.
- Experience communicating with community members, internal partners and external stakeholders clearly and persuasively. Comfortable with public speaking skills.
- Experience and knowledge working with underserved or historically marginalized residents, neighborhoods, and communities; firm understanding of social and environmental justice issues.
- This position is highly relationship and trust dependent. It is very important to have proven people skills as you are representing ODF with communities partners and stakeholders.
How to Apply:
- 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.
- 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).
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If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: scott.r.altenhoff@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.
