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State of Oregon · 1 week ago

Forest Management Technician - The Dalles

Salem, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$3,833/mo - $5,296/mo

1+ years exp

The State of Oregon's Forestry Department is seeking a Forest Management Technician to support wildfire operations and forest management initiatives. The role involves performing a variety of tasks related to timber sale preparation, fuels reduction, and fire suppression activities, while working as part of a team to achieve management goals for public and private forest land.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of tasks in the areas of timber sale preparation, fuels reduction, and timber stand improvements through thinning, piling, and burning of fuels

Operate department vehicles including cars, trucks, chippers and fire engines

Ensure all equipment is ready to support fuel reduction and fire suppression activities by completing safety inspection, submitting requests for maintenance, and maintains general up-keep

May perform landscape activities such as mowing, weeding, pruning, spreading bark or rock using hand tools and power equipment

Perform building maintenance activities such as assisting with minor repairs and custodial duties

Performs vehicle maintenance activities such as daily safety inspections, fluid checks, wash and wax

Performs maintenance on equipment to include cleaning, inspecting, sharpening and basic servicing fuels reduction equipment

Maintains positive relationships with landowners, cooperators, and the public

Conducts stocking surveys where recently planted units are inventoried for mortality, browse, competing vegetation and species make-up are tallied

Planting surveys where plots are taken during and after planting activities to verify prescriptions are being met, and contracted planters are providing a quality product that is within specification and results in a survivable stand

Oversees and helps with slash burning

Performs wildland fighting activities by serving as member on hand crew

Constructs fire line using hand tools by scraping, digging, and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials

Performs mop up duties by scraping, digging, chopping, and applying water to remove heat

Assist in the operation and monitoring of vehicle mounted pumps

May collect weather observations as assigned

Qualification

Firefighter qualifications (FFT2)Chainsaw operationTimber cruisingReading fire mapsGPS usageS-212 certificationTeam environmentDiversityInclusionCommunication skills

Required

Eighteen months of experience working in the field of natural resources; OR

Associate Degree in Forestry, Forest Engineering, Forest Recreation, Fire Protection or a related natural resource field of study; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Preferred

Preference given for firefighter (FFT2) qualifications and faller (FAL3) or above

Experience with reading and interpreting aerial photos and USFS/ODF fire maps

Knowledge and experience with timber cruising and basic forestry related skills (use of clinometer and GPS)

Experience using chainsaws to limb and fall standing trees

Successful completion of S-212

Experience driving on improved and unimproved forest roads

Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment

Proven experience as an excellent communicator who is honest, fair and inclusive among employees, partners and stakeholders