Initial Posting Date:

11/04/2025

Application Deadline:

11/21/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$6,348 - $9,830

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forest Manager 2 - Unit Forester (The Dalles)

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

This position is eligible for Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our unit office in The Dalles. The ability to report to The Dalles is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. May be required to be onsite during training period.

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 Forest Manager 2 – Unit Forester to provide leadership through operational oversight, coordination and direction of program activities for The Dalles Unit of the Central Oregon District within the Department of Forestry. This includes maintaining political and operational relationships with agencies, cooperators, and landowners at the Local, State and Federal levels.

These goals and related duties are in the areas of overseeing all programmatic functions administered within the Protection from Fire and Forest Resource Programs in the Unit’s geographical area; directly supervising, directing, and monitoring the work of subordinate managers, unskilled, skilled, administrative, technical, and professional employees assigned to the various programs. This position is also responsible for developing and reviewing plans and purchases, and overseeing the implementation of plans and strategies at the Unit level to accomplish agency goals and objectives that are established from the Board of Forestry – Forestry Program for Oregon (FPFO), the Agency Strategic Plan and Department and FPFO Mission and Vision statements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, forest management, etc., which include assisting with a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation;

OR

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field and three (3) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, or forest management which includes which include assisting with a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.

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:

If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.

• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders to include other government agencies, non-profits and tribal governments.
• Effective communicator. Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Experience and ability to perform effective public speaking skills.
• Experience with supervision of seasonal, technical, and professional level workforce including sub-ordinate managers.
• Ability to set priorities during high stress, crisis management, fire, and other emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Familiarity with East side fire regimes/forestry. East of the cascades fire experience.

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. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• 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.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Rob Pentzer, rob.s.pentzer@odf.oregon.gov.
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.
• Agency 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: corie.t.shelley@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.