Website link here: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Tillamook–3rd-Street—ODF/Marketing-Forester–Natural-Resource-Specialist-1-_REQ-33316

Initial Posting Date:

02/24/2020

Application Deadline:

03/16/2020

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

3256.00 – 4729.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Marketing Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Job Description:

Job Description:

Are you highly motivated, self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills?  Do you have experience in timber sale layout and contract administration? Do you enjoy working in a team environment alongside other professional foresters?  If you answered yes to all three of these questions, please consider joining our team.

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Mission is – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

We have two permanent, full-time positions available with the Oregon Department of Forestry located in Tillamook.  For specific questions regarding these positions, please contact Nick Stumpf, Marketing Unit Manager, at (503) 815-7026.

What will you do?  You will carry out tasks associated with unit goals which contribute to the mission of the Oregon Department of Forestry, State Forests Division, as assigned by a Unit Forester.  The vital actions carried out by this position are to support the development and implement annual operations plans to achieve the goals and objectives of Forest Management Plans and Implementation Plans. Tasks done to accomplish this include field and office preparation and administration of timber sale contracts, road construction contracts, road construction projects, directing and/or assisting with road maintenance, stream surveys, T&E species surveys, site preparation, and reforestation operations.

For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this opportunity, please click here.

Because the Department’s highest priority work is a forest fire emergency, this position may be utilized during those emergencies to provide assistance in a variety of ways.  That assistance may be directly aiding the emergency effort in the field or at the Salem headquarters.  It also may be in providing backup to fill in for another position that is being used in direct aid to the emergency, or it may be in performing an essential function in some capacity either within this Program or elsewhere in Salem or in the field.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Highly motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in timber sale planning, logging systems, contract administration and reforestation operations.
  • Sound knowledge of forest road construction methods and construction equipment.
  • Experience recognizing and correcting forest road related problems.
  • Knowledge of Oregon Forest Practice rules.
  • Use of LIDAR, GIS, and GPS
  • Ability to maintain proper working relationships with contractors.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Management or a closely related natural resource field; OR Three years of experience in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Management or closely related natural resource field.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click on the “Apply” button above and complete the online application.
  • Answer all the supplemental questions.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call ODF Human Resources at (503) 945-7646.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

  • This announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for this position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
  • The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

REQUIRED DRIVING RECORD CHECK
This position requires the operation of a State vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. An Oregon driving record check will be conducted on the top applicants to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.  If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three year court/DMV printout at the time of interview.  An unacceptable driving record includes:

  • Conviction of a major traffic offense within the previous 24 months which includes reckless driving, driving under the influence, failing to perform the duties of a driver, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, felony hit and run, etc.;
  • Felony revocation of driving privileges or felony or misdemeanor license suspension within the previous 24 months;
  • More than 3 moving traffic violations in the previous 12 months;
  • A careless driving conviction in the previous 12 months;
  • A Class A moving traffic violation in the previous 12 months.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

State of Oregon: Oregon job opportunities – Veterans

BENEFITS

State of Oregon: Oregon job opportunities – Benefits with state government

WORK AUTHORIZATION
The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

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