Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Initial Posting Date:

09/24/2025

Application Deadline:

10/13/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,622 - $7,070

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Stewardship Forester

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

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!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

Oregon Department of Foresty is looking for a Natuarl Resource Specialists 2 - Stewardship Forester in Coos Bay to administer Oregon’s Forest Practices Act and rules; assist landowners in obtaining their forest objectives by offering information and assistance that encourages long term investments in forest management activities that are consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, fish and wildlife resources. This is accomplished with rules, programs and policies that relate to: forest practices; reforestation tax credits; cost share and grant funding; fire protection; integrated pest management; resource protection; voluntary measures in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds; and best management practices to maintain water quality.  Participation in the wildland fire program is dependent on interest and qualifications. Some duties include:

• Assist operators and clerical staff in preparing notifications and permits to use fire or operate power-driven machinery.
• Evaluate notifications, review and comment on written plans and approve plans for alternate practices consistent with Oregon’s Forest Practices Act.
• Inspect forestry operations for compliance with Oregon’s Forest Practices Act. 
• Inspect and monitor reforestation requirements.
• Investigate complaints registered from the general public.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to non-industrial, private landowners and administers and coordinates state and federal cost-share and incentive programs.
• This position may include assessing stands for harvest viability, cruising, marking boundaries, establishing road profiles, preparing road cost estimates, and logging contract administration through local agreements. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in forestry or natural resource program, and a Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resource program, or three additional years of related forestry experience;

OR
One year of experience in forestry or natural resource program and a Master's degree in forestry or natural resource program;

OR
A Doctorate degree in forestry or natural resource program.

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.

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