Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Forest Roads Support Specialist

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Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

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

This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely at district locations, as well as our central office in Salem.  In addition, the ability to report to Salem and district field locations is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

*The base location for this position will be Salem. The position may be "housed" in a field ODF office, this will be determined upon hire.

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.

What we are looking for:

As the Forest Roads Support Specialist, you will provide forest road management and maintenance technical support to both State Forests and the Federal Forest Restoration programs. Duties include:

• Coordinate with the State Forests Engineer to provide technical and policy guidance on road and harvest system related activities.
• Ensure all work order contracts across the State Forest program are efficiently and properly planned and administered.
• Act as a technical resource for contract inspections and compliance regarding forest road management and related activities.
• Support the FFR program as needed including completing and reviewing road designs, reconstruction/maintenance plans, contract package preparation, and contractor administration and oversight for road improvement, reconstruction, maintenance, and decommissioning projects.
• Provide project management support to improve business operations, resolve road related issues, and/or develop guidance, procedures, or recommendations for policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of natural resource experience in areas of forest management, forest road engineering, etc. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, OR coordinating and monitoring project activities,

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A bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resource field, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.

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A master's degree in areas of forest management, forest road engineering, etc., will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

Note: 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.

​Desired Skills:

• Ability to make professional and technical decisions regarding managing road systems including transportation planning, drainage and fish passage structures, construction, improvement, maintenance, and repair. 
• Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and enforcing contracts for road construction, maintenance, and/or timber sales, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, develop training materials, and mentor staff on forest road related practices.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and resolving technical and operational issues effectively.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining GIS data, analyzing spatial information, and producing maps and reports for planning and operations.
• Working knowledge of collaborative forest management and the relationships between federal, state, and private forest management.

How to Apply:

Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance, or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: [email protected] 
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. 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. 
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: [email protected] 

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