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Company Name : Forestry Department
Location : Grants Pass, OR
Position : Forest Management Technician

Job Description : Initial Posting Date:
03/18/2022
Application Deadline:
04/04/2022
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
2806.00 – 4131.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Forest Management Technician – All Lands
Job Description:
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
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 team at ODF focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate.
Benefits include Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package .
To see what it’s like to be part of ODF’s respectful, inclusive, and professional team,
FMT- All lands – Position Overview:
The FOREST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN performs work related to the application of forestry practices in reforestation, timber management, engineering, surveying, recreation, fire protection, or forest practices within defined guidelines. Work is in support of the State Forest Program, Insect and Disease Program, Forest Practices or Fire Protection Program.
In this position you will perform a wide variety of tasks in the areas of timber sale preparation, fuels reduction, and timber stand improvements through thinning, piling, and burning of fuels. This position is supervised by the Southern Oregon Area Federal Forest Restoration (FFR) Coordinator and will function as a team member of a group working on restoration projects. This position will work to achieve the goals and objectives given to them by the Southern Oregon Area FFR Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to accomplish additive work on federal (USFS and BLM) restoration projects. This position will assist the USFS and BLM in accomplishing their management goals including, but not limited to, timber sale planning, pre-commercial thinning, piling, prescribed burning, both piles and broadcast, and brushing roads. This position will also implement all-lands, cross-boundary work to achieve forest restoration on a landscape scale. In addition, this position will perform fire suppression duties as needed.
This is What You Need to Qualify:
Eighteen months of experience working in the field of forestry or related natural resource area.
OR

Associate Degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Recreation, Fire Protection or a related natural resource field of study;
OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE: Employees must obtain and maintain the required motor vehicle license for the position.

NOTE: Some positions may require a Public Herbicide Applicators License after appointment.
Desired Skills : Candidates who are the most competitive will have the following skills, background, and experience:
Basic knowledge of map reading and interpretation.
Basic knowledge of procedures regarding working with forest chemicals, herbicides, machinery and equipment.
Basic knowledge of Forest fire practices.
Basic knowledge of General geographic information systems.
Skill effectively communicating verbally and in writing with others.
Skill with recognizing and correctly identifying different tree species.

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here .
How to Apply
Resume and Cover letter are required . Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. In your Cover letter please describe how you meet the Desired Skills listed above and how your work experience prepares you for this position.
Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
External Applicants – Please select “Apply”.
Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.)
After You Apply
Log in to your Workday account before and after the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
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The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
If you have questions about this position please contact: Chris Rudd, 541-660-0634.
If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Recruiter, chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov
Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. An Oregon driving record check will be conducted on the top applicants to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout at the time of interview.
Work Authorization – The 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.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources , or call Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666 NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, Forest Management Technician – All Lands. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Helpful Links & Resources
Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts
Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job
Pay Equity Information & Resources
Explore a new career with ODF – where our people are our greatest resource! The Oregon Department of Forestry is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.

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