Region Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 3)

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Do you have experience in forest management, project planning, contracting and resource protection? Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting? Put your knowledge into action and support healthy forests at some of Oregon’s most beloved places, come join our team as a Region Forester and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

We are currently hiring two (2) positions; one in each of the following locations: The Mountain Region and Coastal Region.

These positions fall under the classification Natural Resource Specialist 3.

Our Mission

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD's) mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles

OPRD believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

OPRD Welcome Statement

OPRD recognizes that Oregon’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces, and are welcome to all. OPRD is committed to valuing and serving everyone and actively working to provide safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. OPRD will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination, or intimidation in any form.

What you will do:

You will assist the Region Park Resource Manager in implementing an effective regional forest management program. You will do this by preparing and overseeing contracts to inventory forests, preparing tree planting, tree service and young stand management contracts and timber product sale contracts as tools to improve the regional forest resources in support of the agency’s mission. You will also train park staff in hazard tree identification and monitoring. In addition, you will coordinate with park staff to help prioritize and manage fuels reduction, hazard tree identification and removal as well as wildfire mitigation.

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What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

The following are skills that we have identified as key to success in these Region Forester roles at OPRD. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidates. If you have these skills, please let us know in your application.

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including:

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Your candidate profile, including work experience is the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.