Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Forestry Department • Veneta, OR

114d • $4,622 - $7,070

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 looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester in Veneta to administer Oregon's Forest Practices Act and rules; assist landowners in obtaining their forest objectives by offering information and assistance that encourages long term investments in forest management activities that are consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, fish and wildlife resources. This is accomplished with statutes, rules, programs and policies that relate to: forest practices; reforestation tax credits; cost share and grant funding; fire protection; integrated pest management; resource protection; voluntary measures in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds; and best management practices to maintain water quality. Participation in the wildland fire program is essential and flexibility to occasionally work outside of the 8:00 am to 5:00 pm work period during fire season will be necessary.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in forestry or natural resource program, and a Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resource program, or three additional years of related forestry experience.
• One year of experience in forestry or natural resource program and a Master's degree in forestry or natural resource program.
• A Doctorate degree in forestry or natural resource program.
• Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of forest management technology and recommended best management practices.
• Demonstrate ability to foster a culture of service, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment.
• Excellent communicator with proven verbal and written skills including working with operators, landowners, and the general public in communicating technical information and prescriptive standards.
• Experience providing education and outreach to a variety of users such as landowners, operators, small woodland owners, and other agencies in classroom/workshop and/or field tour settings.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications and ability to manipulate data and create maps.
• Some knowledge and/or experience in timber harvest layout, forest roads, and harvest contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators and clerical staff in preparing notifications and permits to use fire or operate power-driven machinery.
• Evaluate notifications, review and comment on written plans and approve plans for alternate practices consistent with Oregon's Forest Practices Act.
• Inspect forestry operations for compliance with Oregon's Forest Practices Act.
• Inspect and monitor reforestation requirements.
• Investigate complaints submitted from the general public.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to non-industrial, private landowners and administer and coordinate state and federal cost-share and incentive programs.
• Involvement in division committees.
• Acting as subject matter expert during public and specialized group meetings.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Competitive benefits packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree