Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician - Seasonal - Astoria

State of Oregon • Astoria, NY

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About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Filling 1 Recreation Technician position located in Astoria. Position will run from April 15 to October 31st. The job announcement will close on April 10, 2026, or until filled. Don't wait to apply! We look forward to hearing from you soon! For questions on these positions, or in general, please contact Ben Burns (Hiring Manager). [email protected] Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability. Great Benefits Package - watch this video You’ll 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 . Your New Role – Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician As a Forest Management Technician, you will be working as a member of the State Forest Recreation Operations Program that is tasked with managing recreation facilities and non-motorized trails on across all state forest land. You will be doing maintenance and janitorial work, supporting facility and trail projects, collecting and processing campground fees, supporting the work of volunteers, partners, and service providers, and assisting with a wide range of program activities that support the complete State Forest Recreation Operations Program. Each year, the state forest recreation facilities and non-motorized trails are used by thousands of visitors, and you will play a key role in providing information to forest visitors while patrolling campgrounds, dispersed use areas, trailheads and day-use areas, and trails.

Requirements

• Eighteen months of experience working in the field of Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or Forestry Education and Interpretation.
• Associate degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry; or a related natural resource field of study.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Submit a resume and cover letter with your application
• Driver’s 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 driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
• Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining and cleaning recreation facilities, such as campgrounds, day use areas, picnic areas, and trailheads.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a public setting.
• Motivated individual with the ability to set daily goals and to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned tasks independently with general direction and minimal supervision.
• Good computer skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, Geographic Info Systems/GIS.)
• Ability to walk on rough terrain or uneven slopes and trails, stoop or bend around structures or equipment or climb up/down ladders or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and janitorial work
• Supporting facility and trail projects
• Collecting and processing campground fees
• Supporting the work of volunteers, partners, and service providers
• Assisting with a wide range of program activities that support the complete State Forest Recreation Operations Program
• Providing information to forest visitors while patrolling campgrounds, dispersed use areas, trailheads and day-use areas, and trails.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree