Forest Manager 2 – Assistant to the Area Director

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Duty station can be any ODF office in Eastern Oregon

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. 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

ODF is looking for a Forest Manager 2 to provide leadership and oversight of multi-district and statewide projects, to assure operational capacity, and to provide consistent delivery of program activities as directed by the Area Director. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:

• Provide management of programmatic units within the area including Administration, Rangeland Protection, and broader oversight under the direction of the Area Director to all divisions administered within the Area’s geographical area including the Fire Protection, Forest Resources, State Forests, and statewide business programs such as motor pool and communications.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor the work of professional, administrative, and technical staff assigned to the various programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement strategies and recommendations at the statewide and area level to accomplish Unit/District/State goals/objectives in line with the Department’s Mission/Vision, Strategic Plan, and Annual Operating Plans.
• Support, train, and prepare employees to move into higher levels of leadership in the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, forest management, etc., which include assisting with

a) development of program rules and policies,

b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,

c) program evaluation, and

d) budget preparation;
– OR-
Bachelor’s degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and three (3) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, or forest management which includes which include assisting with

a) development of program rules and policies,

b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,

c) program evaluation, and

d) budget preparation.

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

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.

• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders and to maintain those relationships when resolving complex natural resource issues.
• Highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing, who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with people.
• Objective problem solver with the ability to function in this capacity in group settings.
• Effective supervisor who can provide direction in a work environment influenced by both science and politics, manage remote employees, and perform under stressful conditions involving conflict.
• Background in technical forestry and wildland fire, especially as it relates to the Pacific Northwest.

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 and resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the desired skills for this position. Note: Please make sure you attach the required documents in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE

Interviews for the position are scheduled for May 20-21, in person in Sisters, OR.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Brian Pew, 541.233.8741, brian.pew@odf.oregon.gov
• 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.
• If you need an alternate format to apply, please contact: laura.r.peterson@odf.oregon.gov.

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.