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Company Name : Forestry Department
Location : Forest Grove, OR
Position : Laborer/Student Worker

Job Description : Initial Posting Date:
03/04/2022
Application Deadline:
03/21/2022
Agency:
Forestry Department
Salary Range:
2,723.00 – 3,439.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Laborer/Student Worker (Fuels Crew)
Job Description:
Do you enjoy working outdoors and have experience in a team setting? If so, we have the position for you!
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Mission is – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
ODF seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity and values of Oregonians and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. ODF promotes and supports the value of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and diversity.
To see what it’s like to be part of ODF’s respectful, inclusive, and professional team,
We have two (2) Limited Duration, F ull-Time positions that will work seasonally from December through May available with the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Forest Grove. These Limited Duration positions are expected to end no later than December 2023.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
You will be part of a crew member working in a wide variety of manual tasks in the areas of fuels reduction through thinning, pruning, and piling of fuels. This position performs as a member of a fuels crew implementing project plans provided by the fuels planning forester within the grant program guidelines. This position performs a wide variety of manual tasks in the areas of hazard fuels reduction as identified in the grant program through the use of hand tools, pole saws and power saws, and does tool and equipment maintenance. In addition, this employee may be required to work in the suppression of fires both before and after Fire Season and/or work on other projects including burning, thinning, trapping, etc.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Candidates whose demonstrate skills, abilities and/or experience in the following:
Must be 18 years of age by time of hire.
Experience working with chain saws.
Experience working as a member of a crew.
Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment.
Experience working in fuels abatement or treatment projects.
Completion of Basic Wildland Fire Training (S130 and S190).
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment.
Proven experience as an excellent communicator who is honest, fair and inclusive among employees, partners and stakeholders.
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
Your candidate profile 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.).

Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account. At the time of application, please attach your current resume .

External Applicants – Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities web-page to submit your application for the position, which includes your current resume.

Attach current fire qualifications. You must submit your current wildland fire incident qualification card, or equivalent with your application materials to provide proof of your qualifications.
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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%
This announcement is for 2 – Limited Duration, Full-Time positions, working seasonally from December through May.
If you have questions regarding these positions, contact hiring supervisor for the location of interest: Forest Grove – Matt Mackey, 503-359-7447 or email Matt.A.Mackey@odf.oregon.gov .
These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union.
Successful applicants will be required to provide their own boots (8″ leather with vibram soles). All other PPE is provided.
Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity
If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Recruiter, Michele Olson at: Michele.L.Olson@odf.oregon.gov .
Please note all communication regarding this recruitment will be through Workday and it will be important for you to monitor your portal.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
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.
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