Forest Resources Leader - Flexible Hours & Great Benefits

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a Forest Resources Manager for The Dalles Unit to lead the Forest Resource Program, coordinating activities across agencies and landowners. You’ll supervise staff, manage program functions, and support fire protection responsibilities, ensuring alignment with state policies.

The role requires a strong background in forest resources, strategic planning, and effective collaboration with multiple partners, with relocation or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of natural resource experience including fire suppression, forest management, or related duties with planning and budgeting
• OR Bachelor’s degree in forestry and two years of natural resource experience with similar duties

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership through oversight, coordination and direction of Forest Resource Program activities for The Dalles Unit within the Central Oregon District
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal agencies, cooperators, contractors and landowners
• Oversee all programmatic functions within the Forest Resources Program for the Unit
• Supervise and monitor the work of staff assigned to the program
• Support the Agency’s fire protection responsibilities

Skills

Forest Practices Act knowledge

Grant management

Interagency coordination

Policy interpretation

Personnel decision-making

Team building & mentoring

Fire protection program understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Two years natural resource experience

Job description

Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a Forest Resources Manager for The Dalles Unit to lead the Forest Resource Program, coordinating activities across agencies and landowners. You’ll supervise staff, manage program functions, and support fire protection responsibilities, ensuring alignment with state policies.

The role requires a strong background in forest resources, strategic planning, and effective collaboration with multiple partners, with relocation or travel as needed.