Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Astoria)

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What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 1 to support the Astoria District’s reforestation program by planning, implementing, and tracking silvicultural and site‑preparation activities that align with the Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan and the Astoria District Implementation Plan. The role ensures that reforestation operations, contract administration, and forest stand data are effectively managed to meet the district’s long‑term forest management goals.

These goals and associated duties include:

• Develop and implement young stand management activities such as tree planting, thinning, vegetation control, and stand surveys to support district reforestation goals.

• Identify and assess areas requiring reforestation or silvicultural treatment using maps, aerial imagery, and field surveys.

• Coordinate and conduct site‑preparation operations, including slash burning, pile burning, excavator piling, and aerial herbicide applications, while maintaining all related equipment.

• Administer reforestation‑related contracts by performing field inspections, preparing monthly reports, and recommending adjustments or actions as needed.

• Create and maintain accurate reforestation and silvicultural records, manage district data in ArcGIS/ArcPro and Excel, and monitor work for consistency with accepted standards.

• Support wildfire suppression, participate in public education activities, and serve as Astoria’s representative for equipment development projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR

A bachelor's degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an 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.

• Shows a strong background in reforestation methods and young stand maintenance. This includes experience conducting/coordinating stocking surveys, planting inspections, herbicide applications, or pre-commercial thinning operations.

• Displays an intermediate level of experience in computers and GIS. This includes experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).

• The ability to work efficiently in the field, primarily in an arduous work environment.

• Demonstrates ability to be highly motived working independently and efficiently on multiple tasks and issues.

• 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.

• Ability to effectively administer contracts to ensure contract compliance.

• Must have Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator’s License with Forest and Right of Way Endorsements. (Currently possess or attain within 6 months of hire.)

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. Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Additional Details’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the fields of experience or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Salary Determination:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application.  No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.

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: Tony Rudolfi, [email protected].

• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process. 

• The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. 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: [email protected].

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.