Forest Management Technician jobs in United States
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State of Oregon · 1 day ago

Forest Management Technician

positionSalem, OR
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry Level
money$3,553/mo - $4,833/mo
date1+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a Forest Management Technician to assist in regulating and protecting forest land in Oregon. The role involves conducting surveys to monitor forest health and evaluating pest populations, while also supporting applied research projects.

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Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring overall forest health conditions in the State on all ownerships
Assist in applied research projects involving both laboratory and field work while retaining and managing Forest Health records
Assist in Data collected from surveys and applied research aids the Department, landowners, and elected officials in developing and implementing management strategies to reduce pest impacts and protect the environment
Assist with the forest health tasks associated with program goals and objectives

Qualification

Forest health monitoringPest identificationField survey proceduresMap interpretationIndependent work

Required

Eighteen months of experience working in the field of (insert appropriate field, i.e. reforestation)
Associate Degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Recreation, Fire Protection or a related natural resource field of study
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to identify common indicators of tree damage caused by insects, diseases, animals, or environmental factors
Ability to identify trees and shrubs
Basic knowledge of forest pest surveys and forest inventory field procedures are required
Ability to read and interpret maps and aerial photos
Ability to work independently at times with limited supervision
Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business

Benefits

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Competitive benefits packages

Company

State of Oregon

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dateFounded in 1859
location
Salem, Oregon, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.oregon.gov/deq/pages/index.aspx

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
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Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
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