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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
05\/27\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
06\/10\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Forestry Department<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$3,855 – $5,896<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Young Stand Silviculture Specialist (NRS 2)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Salem–ODF–Headquarters\/Young-Stand-Silviculture-Specialist–NRS-2-_REQ-65692<\/a><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n Do you have experience in reforestation and young stand silviculture? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with people to solve complex natural resource issues?\u00a0If this sounds like you, please consider joining our newly formed state forests planning and coordination team!<\/i><\/p>\n \n The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Mission is\u00a0\u2013 To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.<\/p>\n \n 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.<\/p>\n \n To see what it’s like to be part of ODF’s respectful, inclusive, and professional team, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n The Department of Forestry has one permanent, full-time position\u00a0available in the State Forests Division. This position is part of a remote team and can be based in either the North Coast (Astoria or Tillamook) or the Mid-Willamette Valley (Salem or West Oregon) regions of Oregon.<\/p>\n \n What Will You Do<\/u><\/p>\n You will coordinate, develop, implement and monitor reforestation and young stand silviculture activities across the State Forest Division. You will work with the Seedling and Young Stand Silviculture coordinator to update the reforestation policy and procedures manual and to help implement universal standards across the division. You will be a part of the yearly planning process and will collaboratively determine the needs of each district and to help coordinate contracted services and the sharing of resources across districts. You will help create and implement universal data collection, management, and storage. You will use best available science and adaptive management to improve business practices. You will work with Resource Specialists as needed to ensure environmental and conservation goals are being met while ensuring reforestation success. The position will help produce reports on reforestation activities and accomplishments.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \nWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR<\/u>:<\/p>\n \n For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this opportunity, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n Because the Department’s highest priority work is a forest fire emergency, this position may be utilized during those emergencies to provide assistance in a variety of ways.\u00a0 That assistance may be directly aiding the emergency effort in the field or at the Salem headquarters.\u00a0 It also may be in providing backup to fill in for another position that is being used in direct aid to the emergency, or it may be in performing an essential function in some capacity either within this Program or elsewhere in Salem or in the field.<\/p>\n \n HOW TO APPLY<\/u><\/p>\n \n IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW<\/u><\/p>\n \n REQUIRED DRIVING RECORD CHECK<\/u> \n For specific questions regarding these\u00a0positions,\u00a0please<\/span> contact\u00a0Ron Zilli, State Forests Deputy Division Chief, Planning and Coordination Team, at (503) 945-7345.<\/p>\n \n VETERANS’ PREFERENCE<\/u><\/p>\n State of Oregon: Oregon job opportunities – Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n \n BENEFITS <\/u><\/p>\n\n
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\nThis position requires the operation of a State vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. An Oregon driving record check\u00a0will be conducted on the top applicants to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.\u00a0 If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three year court\/DMV printout at the time of interview.\u00a0\u00a0An<\/span> unacceptable driving record includes:<\/p>\n\n