Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

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Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here

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 here.

What we are looking for:

The primary purpose of the Stewardship Forester is to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Forests Resource Division in the North Cascade District. Duties include:

• Work with private landowners to maintain the productivity of their forestland and the associated wildlife, soil, water and air resources by administering the Forest Practices Act and providing technical assistance to non-industrial private landowners that will allow them to attain their objectives for their forestland.
• Enforces statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) that require certain fire precautions and equipment for operations on private and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forest land.
• Coordinate with the Wildland Fire Supervisor (WFS) to administer the Smoke Management Program requirements for operations on forestland in the Unit.
• Make recommendations for approval or denial of non-industrial landowner applications for federal or state funds for a number of different federal and state cost-share programs.
• Will be the primary contact private landowners have with the Department’s programs and regulatory function.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in Forestry or and/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 and/or a closely related natural resource program AND a master's degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resources 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:

• Knowledge and understanding of administration of the Forest Practices Act on Private, County & State lands.
• Knowledge and understanding of administration of ORS Chapter 477 regulations and enforcing industrial fire prevention inspections on operations in the fire protection district on private and BLM lands.
• Ability to make recommendations on reforestation, precommercial thinning, vegetation management, rehabilitation and harvesting standards.
• Ability to make decisions regarding standards for buffer strips along streams, Road construction and maintenance methods, resource protection, slash quantity and compliance with the Smoke Management Plan.
• Ability to audit and to evaluate compliance with Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) Chapters 477 and 527 and related OAR’s on private forestland.

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.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials therefore applicants should include that relevant information if they wish to be compensated accordingly.
• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• 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. 

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: [email protected] 
• Oregon Department of Forestry 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 - 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.
• 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. 
• 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 based on 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.