Initial Posting Date:

04/24/2026

Application Deadline:

05/14/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,050 - $5,879

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 1 - 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:

The State Forest Program in Tillamook District manages 251,000 acres of State Forest land, about one third of the State-owned forest land in Oregon, to secure the greatest permanent value of these lands to the State by maintaining healthy productive and sustainable forest ecosystems. Management consists of reforestation and stand management, sales of forest products, engineering, including property line surveying; road design, construction and maintenance, recreation management and general administration of the growth and harvest of the forest in a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. The Forester in this position will assist in State Forest Management.  The primary functions are performing the various technical tasks associated with the sale of forest products and related silviculture to implement the Northwest Oregon Forest Management Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in forestry, or a closely related natural resources program.

OR
Three years of experience in Forestry, State Forest Management, or a closely related 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.

​Desired Skills:

• Ability to make technical decisions related to timber sale layout, posting harvest boundaries, harvest design, road location, and timber cruising size, grade, and defect of stands. 
• Ability to evaluate harvesting practices, logging systems, and tree selection on timber sales. 
• Ability to make on the ground decisions relative to contract compliance with Oregon Fire Laws, State Forest Management Plan, Habitat Conservation Plan and Forest Practices Rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collect stand data and information.

How to Apply:

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.  Fill out the application or attach a resume.
• Cover letter is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need Help” section if you have any questions about how to fill out the fields of experience or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials therefore applicants should include that relevant information if they wish to be compensated accordingly.

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: [email protected] 
• 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 servicemembers (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: [email protected] 

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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.