Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Community Wildfire Forester - Veneta
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Government
Initial Posting Date: 07/24/2026 Final date to receive applications: 08/16/2026 Agency:
Forestry Department Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Community Wildfire Forester - Veneta
Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.
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!
What we are looking for:ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Community Wildfire Forester) to provide on-the-ground and administrative process coordination and leadership to fuels reduction projects.
- Serves as a liaison with rural fire districts, extension agents, local governments, and various other partners while providing technical forest management, fire planning, and fuels reduction advice and education to private landowners.
- Develops and maintains project and expenditure tracking systems; documents field progress using GPS and GIS.
- Writes and submits grant proposals and administers existing federal fuel-related grants.
- Conducts fieldwork for grant projects, including landowner outreach, property assessments, project verification, and processing reimbursements.
- Supports District fire program needs, including staffing and participation in off‑District assignments.
- Two years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field, AND a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field;
- Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience;
- One year of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field AND a master’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field;
- A Doctorate degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field.
Skills:
- Knowledge of fire behavior, fuels reduction treatments, and community fire planning;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in community outreach, engagement and collaboration with partner agencies, local government, and private landowners;
- Experience developing and writing grant proposals;
- Experience in grant administration;
- Experience with project tracking, budgeting and documentation;
- Experience with GIS software and mapping.
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application. No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.
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:
John Deegan, john.a.deegangon.gov.
The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. 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 have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact:
Christopher.
L.FISHERgon.gov.
ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affintive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,…
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