Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Astoria)

State of Oregon•Astoria, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. 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 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 .

Requirements

Three years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR A bachelor's degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field.
Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business.
Must have Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator’s License with Forest and Right of Way Endorsements. (Currently possess or attain within 6 months of hire.)

Nice To Haves

Shows a strong background in reforestation methods and young stand maintenance. This includes experience conducting/coordinating stocking surveys, planting inspections, herbicide applications, or pre-commercial thinning operations.
Displays an intermediate level of experience in computers and GIS. This includes experience with software such as ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).
The ability to work efficiently in the field, primarily in an arduous work environment.
Demonstrates ability to be highly motived working independently and efficiently on multiple tasks and issues.
Skill communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.
Skill gathering and analyzing technical or scientific information and drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
Ability to effectively administer contracts to ensure contract compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement young stand management activities such as tree planting, thinning, vegetation control, and stand surveys to support district reforestation goals.
Identify and assess areas requiring reforestation or silvicultural treatment using maps, aerial imagery, and field surveys.
Coordinate and conduct site‑preparation operations, including slash burning, pile burning, excavator piling, and aerial herbicide applications, while maintaining all related equipment.
Administer reforestation‑related contracts by performing field inspections, preparing monthly reports, and recommending adjustments or actions as needed.
Create and maintain accurate reforestation and silvicultural records, manage district data in ArcGIS/ArcPro and Excel, and monitor work for consistency with accepted standards.
Support wildfire suppression, participate in public education activities, and serve as Astoria’s representative for equipment development projects.