Forest Manager 2 - Protection Unit Forester
Forest Manager 2 - Protection Unit Forester
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Initial Posting Date:
04/21/2025Application Deadline:
05/05/2025Agency:
Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:
$6348 $9830Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Forest Manager 2 Protection Unit ForesterJob Description:
Opportunity Awaits Apply Today!
Our Mission To serve the people of Oregon by protecting managing and promoting stewardship of Oregons forests to enhance environmental economic and community sustainability.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year flexible work schedules competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package watch this video here
Youll 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.
What we are looking for:
As the Protection Unit Forester you will manage the Toledo/Newport Unit on the West Oregon District within the Department of Forestry. This includes overseeing all programs administered within the Units geographical area such as Protection from Fire Stewardship Forestry and Administration. Duties include:
- Supervising directing and monitoring the work of unskilled skilled administrative technical and professional employees assigned to the various programs.
- Planning/approval of plans and purchases and implementing plans and strategies at the Unit level to accomplish Unit/District/State goals/objectives in line with the Departments Mission/Vision and Strategic Plan.
- Assist in achieving the Departments Affirmative Action goals in recruitment and selection by considering equal employment opportunities and the Departments Affirmative Action Plan.
- Develops fiscal budgets at the Unit level.
- Responsible for the short and longterm planning for the various programs administered on the Unit.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression forest management etc. which include assisting with:
a) development of program rules and policies
b) development of long and shortrange goals and plans
c) program evaluation
and
d) budget preparation
OR
Bachelors degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and three years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression or forest management which includes which include assisting with:
a) development of program rules and policies
b) development of long and shortrange goals and plans
c) program evaluation
and
d) budget preparation
Note: Drivers 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 threeyear court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon drivers license a record checkwill be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
Desired Skills:
- This position requires skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Strong background in the Fire Protection Program and Forest Resources Program.
- Ability to make a wide variety of decisions related to the planning supervision coordination and general administration of permanent/seasonal workforce.
- Ability to make a wide variety of decisions related to Law enforcement (fire and forest practice act) fire suppression forest smoke management purchasing building equipment maintenance and local computer administration.
- Ability to make decisions regarding budgeting and fiscal control on how much to budget to meet goals and when and how to spend money to stay within budget authorization.
How to Apply:
Cover letter and resume are both required Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Current State of Oregon employees You must apply through your employee Workday account.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
- If you have questions about this position please contact Hiring Manager:
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I9 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 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.
- If you have questions about the job announcement or need an alternate format to apply please contact the recruiter:
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
