SEEDLING & YOUNG STAND MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 3)
Oregon Department of Forestry, Salem, Oregon
Closes: Monday, April 4, 2016

Job Code: ODF16-0074

There is one permanent, full-time position available in the State Forests Division with the Oregon Department of Forestry located in Salem. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Rosemary Mannix, Resource Specialist Unit Manager, (503) 945-7347 for specific questions about this position and the application process.

The purpose of this position is to provide Division leadership for reforestation personnel re: seedling procurement, nursery relationships, and young stand management issues. This position coordinates Division procurement of forest tree seedlings, and provides technical support to districts for administration of seedling contracts. Examples of coordination activities include: working with ODF procurement on contracting methods; evaluating nursery proposals; evaluating seedling quality at nurseries; ensuring district and nurseries understand and implement seedling contract specifications. This position also serves as a resource for field personnel on young stand management topics such as: site preparation; initial planting; vegetation management; animal damage control; and pre-commercial thinning. The incumbent will assemble and disseminate technical information on these topics; identify training opportunities for field personnel; coordinate periodic field reviews and meetings; facilitate discussions among districts to develop “best practices”; update/revise any policies, procedures, guidance, handbooks, or other guides related to these work duties; participate in the development of information systems development related to these topics. The position works with district representatives and the ODF geneticist on seed management: current supply, projected need, procurement, and sowing plans.

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