Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2 - Deputy Chief Landscape Resiliency and Resiliency and Assistance

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a collaborative, strategic leader to guide the Forest Resources Division’s Landscape Resiliency and Assistance programs. This position plays a key role in advancing statewide forest health, supporting private landowners, and strengthening community and landscape resilience across Oregon.

Requirements

Six years of forestry or closely related natural resource experience that includes supervision, management, or progressively related experience, OR Three years of closely related natural resource experience and a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource program.
Must have a strong knowledge of program policies and their foundations and be able to apply them to a variety of situations.
Proven leadership experience managing large, complex and diverse natural resource programs, including supervision of managers, budget oversight, and statewide program coordination.
Expertise in administering federal and state natural resource grants and funding programs, including USDA State & Private Forestry, NRCS programs, and other complex funding portfolios.
Advanced knowledge of forest resource management, landscape resiliency strategies, and private forestland technical and financial assistance programs.
Experience developing and implementing policies, administrative rules, and strategic plans in alignment with state law, agency directives, and forest practice requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with boards, advisory committees, and internal/external partners, including preparing testimony and representing the agency in high visibility forums.
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 the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forest resources, landowner assistance programs, grants, or natural resource management (preferred).

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, direct, and coordinate program operations across several foundational ODF programs.
Provide oversight, leadership, and budget development for the Small Forestland Owner Assistance Office and SFISH program, the J.E. Schroeder Seed Orchard, and the Urban and Community Forestry program.
Support Oregonians through private landowner assistance—both financial and technical—administration of federal and state grants, and implementation of landscape resiliency activities on all lands, regardless of ownership.
Serve as a member of the agency’s Leadership Team and act as secretary to the Committee for Family Forestlands, helping guide policy and program direction for family forestland owners across Oregon.