Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester Job at Forestry Department
Initial Posting Date:
03/10/2023
Application Deadline:
04/02/2023
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$4,073 - $6,230
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship 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.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Career Development - Learn new skills, On-the-Job Training, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With ODF, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution.
- Great Benefits - We offer a full range of benefits! Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days for you and your family! Benefits include 11 paid holidays a year, and a
competitive benefits package.
- Work-Life balance - Your commitment to your work and doing your best is matched by our commitment to remember what's best for you! Guaranteed Paycheck, Benefits, and Paid time off are a few things we have to offer!
- Our Culture - Commitment to our employees, customers, and environment! What does this mean for you, it’s not just a job, it’s a career! ODF provides meaning and purpose in your work.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as an Agency!
- Team - 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.
ODF seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity and values of Oregonians and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. ODF promotes and supports the value of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and diversity.
Your New Role - Stewardship Forester
Our work is meaningful. You’ll be supporting an agency completing critical forestry work across the state. Oregon is proud of its forests, and our staff are proud of the work we accomplish to protect, manage, and promote forest stewardship.
As the Stewardship Forester you will administer the Forest Practices Act and rules; assist landowners in obtaining their objectives and providing for the societal values of the citizens of this state by offering information and assistance that encourages long term investments in forest management activities that are consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, fish and wildlife resources.
This is accomplished with statues, rules, programs and policies that relate to: forest practices; reforestation tax credits; cost share and grant funding; fire protection; integrated pest management; resource protection; voluntary measures in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds; and best management practices to maintain water quality.
This position is important as the incumbent is usually the primary contact for private landowners with the Department’s programs and regulatory functions. In this respect the person in this job has the opportunity to mold or reinforce a positive attitude by landowners about forest resources.
This position also provides technical advice and assistance to non-industrial, private landowners and administers and coordinates state and federal cost-share and incentive programs in Coos and Curry counties and provides forest taxation information to family forest landowners. Some duties include:
- Assist operators and landowners prepare Notification of Operation and permits to use fire or operate power driven machinery.
- Evaluate notifications, review and comment on written plans and approve plans for alternate practices consistent with Oregon’s Forest Practices Act.
- Inspect forestry operations for compliance with Oregon’s Forest Practices Act.
- Inspect and monitor reforestation requirements.
- Investigate complaints registered from the general public.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to non-industrial, private landowners and administers and coordinates state and federal cost-share and incentive programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in Forestry and any natural resource program area and
- A Bachelor's degree in Forestry or any natural resource program area, or
- Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;
OR
One year of experience in Forestry and any natural resource program area, and a Master's degree in Forestry and any natural resource program area.
One year of experience in Forestry and any natural resource program area, and a Master's degree in Forestry and any natural resource program area.
OR
a Doctorate degree in Forestry and any natural resource program area.
a Doctorate degree in Forestry and any natural resource program area.
Requested Skills:
- Working knowledge of forest management technology and recommended best management practices.
- Proven experience as an excellent communicator who is honest, fair and inclusive among employees, partners and stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written skills including working with operators, landowners, and the general public in communicating technical information and prescriptive standards.
- Experience providing education and outreach to a variety of users such as landowners, operators, small woodland owners, and other agencies in classroom/workshop and/or field tour settings etc.
- Working knowledge of GIS applications and ability to manipulate data and create maps.
- Some knowledge and/or experience in timber harvest layout, cruising timber, locating road and landing locations, and harvest contract administration.
Application Instructions:
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume may remove your application from consideration. Note: 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
Workdayaccount.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:
Chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov.
Additional Details:
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying or once the successful candidate becomes PERS eligible, the salary range will be increased by an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
- 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: Ryan Greco,
ryan.greco@odf.oregon.gov
- 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.
- 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.
Helpful Links & Resources
-
How to Set Job Alerts
Explore a new career with ODF – where our people are our greatest resource!
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.