Natural Resource Specialist 1 - FFR (Federal Forest Restoration) Forester
Natural Resource Specialist 1 - FFR (Federal Forest Restoration) Forester
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$ 3951 - 5736
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Initial Posting Date:
07/07/2025Application Deadline:
07/21/2025Agency:
Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:
$3951 - $5736Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 - FFR (Federal Forest Restoration) 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:
ODF is looking for a Forester to assist the Unit Forester in the accomplishment of State Forest management goals. These goals and related duties are in the areas of
- Preparation of Timber Sale Contracts
- Administration and Preparation of Service Contracts
- Field Forestry Reforestation and general Forest Administration
- GIS Field Maps GPS and Forestry technlogy.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in forestry or any natural resource area.
OR
Three years of experience in Forestry or any natural resource program area and level of responsibility.
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 three-year 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:
If you have these skills and attributes let us know in your application materials! Its how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
- Basic knowledge of the theory of natural resource conservation management protection utilization or control.
- Basic knowledge of GIS and Technology.
- Basic knowledge of research methods used in a specific natural resource program or scientific field.
- Skill gathering technical or scientific information and sumerizing data.
- Basic knowledge of logging systems dendrology forest mensuration spatial mapping and forestry road layout.
- The ability to work efficiently primarily in the field in an arduous work environment.
How to Apply:
- Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees) Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
- External Applicants: Click on the Apply link and submit your application.
- Cover letter is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter will remove your application from consideration.
Additional Details:
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- For questions about this position please contact Hiring Manager: Chris Rudd
- Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 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:.
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
