Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Community Wildfire Forester - Veneta

Initial Posting Date:

07/24/2026

Application Deadline:

08/16/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,738 - $7,247

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Community Wildfire Forester - Veneta

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

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:

ODF is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Community Wildfire Forester) to provide on-the-ground and administrative process coordination and leadership to fuels reduction projects.

These goals and associated duties include:

• Serves as a liaison with rural fire districts, extension agents, local governments, and various other partners while providing technical forest management, fire planning, and fuels reduction advice and education to private landowners.
• Develops and maintains project and expenditure tracking systems; documents field progress using GPS and GIS.
• Writes and submits grant proposals and administers existing federal fuel-related grants.
• Conducts fieldwork for grant projects, including landowner outreach, property assessments, project verification, and processing reimbursements.
• Supports District fire program needs, including staffing and participation in off‑District assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field, AND a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR

Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience; OR

One year of experience in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field AND a master’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource field; OR

A Doctorate degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource field.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of fire behavior, fuels reduction treatments, and community fire planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in community outreach, engagement and collaboration with partner agencies, local government, and private landowners
• Experience developing and writing grant proposals
• Experience in grant administration
• Experience with project tracking, budgeting and documentation
• Experience with GIS software and mapping

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• 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.
• Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Salary Determination:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application.  No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: John Deegan, [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 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.