Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Fire Planning Forester - Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date: 02/02/2026 Application Deadline: 02/12/2026 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist 2 - Fire Planning Forester - Limited Duration Job

Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry This is a Limited Duration Position expected to end 02/2028. Possible to go further pending funding. 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 Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Coordinator leads and administers wildfire mitigation projects funded through Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) and outlined in the Linn County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This position works closely with ODF district staff, rural fire districts, university extension agents, and local governments to implement fuels reduction projects and provide technical guidance to private landowners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage wildfire risk reduction projects funded through CWDG and CWPP.
• Collaborate with ODF staff, rural fire districts, extension agents, and local governments on fuels reduction initiatives.
• Provide technical FIREWISE and forest management advice to private landowners.

Administer federal grant projects, including: Contacting and enrolling landowners in programs. Evaluating properties and estimating work

requirements:

Scheduling and overseeing project operations. Managing payment requests and reimbursement processes.

• Develop and maintain project tracking systems using GPS and GIS tools.
• Assist communities in creating and updating CWPPs by assessing needs, identifying resources, and recommending hazard abatement strategies.

Minimum

Qualifications:

Two years of

experience:

in forestry or natural resource program, and a Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resource program, or three additional years of related forestry

experience:

; OR One year of

experience:

in forestry or natural resource program and a Master's degree in forestry or natural resource program; OR A Doctorate degree in forestry or 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:

Strong technical background in fire prevention, suppression, fire behavior, fuels management, and planning. Proficiency in GIS and GPS tools for project tracking and documentation.

Experience:

with grant administration and compliance. Ability to communicate effectively with landowners, community partners, and agency staff. Knowledge of natural resource management and wildfire mitigation practices. How to Apply: Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date. Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.

Cover letter required - Please explain in your cover how you meet the minimum

qualifications:

and the listed

desired skills:

Be specific. Failure to submit the required cover letter will remove your application from consideration. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an

education:

al institution during the application process. 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: Craig Pettinger, Craig.pettinger@odf.oregon.gov 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 - 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 chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov 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. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard.

With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate

about:

• helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities.

From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Oregon “flies with her own wings.”