Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Field Forester

The Forestry Department is hiring a Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Field Forester in Klamath Falls, OR. This role involves managing timber sales and forest management projects on state and federal lands. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in forestry or three years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and requires operation of a state vehicle. A driver's license check is mandatory.
Initial Posting Date:

05/21/2025

Application Deadline:

06/01/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,123

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 1 - Field Forester

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.

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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

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What we are looking for:

Natural Resource Specialist 1 – Field Forester

ODF is looking for a Field Forester to manage timber sales and intensive forest management projects from planning to completion on state and federal lands. This position will also assist with the implementation of the GNA program. This will entail the layout, cruise and contract prep of timber sales located on USFS lands.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in forestry or any natural resource area.

OR

Three years of experience in Forestry or any natural resource program area and level of responsibility.

Note:
• FFT2 and S-212 courses are required to be completed in the first 6 months of employment.
• 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:

If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.
• Basic knowledge of the theory of natural resource conservation, management, protection, utilization, or control.
• Basic knowledge of research methods used in a specific natural resource program or scientific field.
• Experience gathering technical or scientific information and drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.
• Experience writing clear and concise status, summary, technical, or narrative reports.
• Basic knowledge of logging systems, dendrology, forest mensuration, spatial mapping, and forestry road layout.

How to Apply:
• 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.
• Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

Additional Details:
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Matt Flock,

matt.g.flock@odf.oregon.gov

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• Agency 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 - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. 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

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• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:

corie.t.shelley@odf.oregon.gov

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ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.