State of Oregon · 1 day ago
Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Forest Roads Support Specialist
Salem, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$5,325/mo - $8,148/mo
3+ years expThe Oregon Department of Forestry is dedicated to protecting and promoting resilient forests for all Oregonians. The Forest Roads Support Specialist will provide technical support for forest road management and maintenance, ensuring efficient planning and administration of contracts while acting as a resource for compliance and inspections.
GovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the State Forests Engineer to provide technical and policy guidance on road and harvest system related activities
Ensure all work order contracts across the State Forest program are efficiently and properly planned and administered
Act as a technical resource for contract inspections and compliance regarding forest road management and related activities
Support the FFR program as needed including completing and reviewing road designs, reconstruction/maintenance plans, contract package preparation, and contractor administration and oversight for road improvement, reconstruction, maintenance, and decommissioning projects
Provide project management support to improve business operations, resolve road related issues, and/or develop guidance, procedures, or recommendations for policies
Qualification
Required
Three years of natural resource experience in areas of forest management, forest road engineering, etc
At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, OR coordinating and monitoring project activities
A bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resource field, or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience
A master's degree in areas of forest management, forest road engineering, etc., will substitute for up to one year of the required experience
Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business
Preferred
Ability to make professional and technical decisions regarding managing road systems including transportation planning, drainage and fish passage structures, construction, improvement, maintenance, and repair
Skilled in preparing, reviewing, and enforcing contracts for road construction, maintenance, and/or timber sales, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and requirements
Ability to provide technical guidance, develop training materials, and mentor staff on forest road related practices
Experience leading projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and resolving technical and operational issues effectively
Proficiency in developing and maintaining GIS data, analyzing spatial information, and producing maps and reports for planning and operations
Working knowledge of collaborative forest management and the relationships between federal, state, and private forest management
Benefits
Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Competitive benefits packages
Company
State of Oregon
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10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
William Wise
Chief Executive Officer
Kate Nass
Chief Financial Officer
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2025-05-04
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