Natural Resource Specialist 1- Road Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

07/17/2025

Application Deadline:

07/30/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,951 - $5,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 1- Road Specialist

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Our Mission- To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

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:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Forest Roads Manager in the accomplishment of the Forest Roads Unit's objectives by planning and participating in the preparation and administration of timber sale contracts, and by carrying out tasks associated with forest road management, consistent with statutory and policy standards, and sound stewardship principles. This position requires specialized education and training in forest road design, road maintenance, and contract administration to accomplish standard tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in forestry or any natural resource area.

OR

Three years of experience in Forestry or any natural resource program area.

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.

Desired Skills:

• Basic knowledge of a physical or biological science.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics including statistics and quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Basic knowledge of the theory and principles of natural resource conservation, management, protection, utilization, or control.
• Basic knowledge of the theories, practices, and principles of a specific discipline or program area.
• Basic knowledge of relevant equipment, instruments, tools, and vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of research methods used in a specific natural resource program or scientific field.
• Skill gathering and analyzing technical or scientific information and drawing conclusions or making recommendations.
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people to answer questions and explain information.
• Skill writing clear and concise status, summary, technical, or narrative reports.

How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants- Apply via your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for help.
• External Applicants: Click on the "Apply" link and submit your application.
• Cover letter and resume are both required- Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Tom Kennedy, Tom.kennedy@odf.oregon.gov, 503-628-9077.
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans- If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. 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: Kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.