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Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Reforestation Forester

Company

Forestry Department
Address , Forest Grove, Or
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $3,482 - $5,054 a month
Expires 2023-07-24
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
05/23/2023
Application Deadline:
06/06/2023
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
$3,482 - $5,054
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Reforestation Forester
:
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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Your New Role - Reforestation 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 Reforestation Forester, you will monitor regeneration stand conditions and assist in the preparation and administration of service contracts and work plans in the accomplishment of reforestation and young stand management activities
Minimum Qualifications:
a Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource Program
OR
Three years of experience in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource Program.
Requested Skills:
  • Skill to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.
  • Ability to plan, direct and conduct surveys in young tree stands
  • Ability to administer contracts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of pre-commercial thinning, fertilization, and pruning.
  • Ability to make decisions regarding plantation monitoring, scheduling of tree planting, and tree release activities.
  • The ability to work efficiently primarily in the field in an arduous work environment.
  • Skill writing clear and concise status, summary, technical, or narrative reports.
Application Instructions:
Cover letter is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter may remove your application from consideration.
  • Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
  • Cover letter is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter may remove your application from consideration.
  • If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: [email protected]
  • Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
Additional Details:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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: [email protected]
  • 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.
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