Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Community Wildfire Forester - Veneta

State of Oregon•Veneta, OR

16d•$4,738 - $7,247•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Community Wildfire Forester) to provide on-the-ground and administrative process coordination and leadership to fuels reduction projects.

Requirements

Two years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field, AND a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience; OR One year of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field AND a master’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR A Doctorate 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. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fire behavior, fuels reduction treatments, and community fire planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in community outreach, engagement and collaboration with partner agencies, local government, and private landowners
Experience developing and writing grant proposals
Experience in grant administration
Experience with project tracking, budgeting and documentation
Experience with GIS software and mapping

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison with rural fire districts, extension agents, local governments, and various other partners while providing technical forest management, fire planning, and fuels reduction advice and education to private landowners.
Develops and maintains project and expenditure tracking systems; documents field progress using GPS and GIS.
Writes and submits grant proposals and administers existing federal fuel-related grants.
Conducts fieldwork for grant projects, including landowner outreach, property assessments, project verification, and processing reimbursements.
Supports District fire program needs, including staffing and participation in off‑District assignments.