Forest Resources Manager (The Dalles)

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

Initial Posting Date:

08/26/2026

Application Deadline:

09/14/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$5,643 - $8,717

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forest Resources Manager (The Dalles)

Job Description:

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 Forest Manager 1 (Forest Resources Manager) to Provide leadership through operational oversight, coordination and direction of Forest Resource Program activities for The Dalles Unit of the Central Oregon District within the Department of Forestry. These goals and associated duties include:

• Maintaining political and operational relationships with Local, State and Federal Agencies, cooperators, contractors and landowners.
• Overseeing all programmatic functions administered within the Forest Resources Program in the Unit's geographical area as assigned by the Unit Forester.
• Supervising, directing, and monitoring the work of skilled, technical, and professional employees assigned to the program.
• The position also serves an important function in the Agency’s fire protection responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five (5) 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 two (2) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, or forest management 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 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:

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 in your application materials.

• Working knowledge of the Forest Practices Act.
• Experience with grant management including application development, administration, budget tracking, accomplishment reporting and/or monitoring.
• Experience with coordination between numerous interagency partners on cross boundary project planning and public outreach activities.
• Experience interpreting state and federal laws and policies that are used to inform potential activities for implementation in the Forest Resources Program.
• Experience making decisions involving personnel management including discipline, scheduling, hiring.
• Skills in team building, interpersonal relationships, mentoring and employee support/empowerment.
• Experience in, understanding of, and ability to support ODF’s Fire Protection Program, both locally and statewide.

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 management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Chase Duncan, [e-mail].
• 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.
• 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 you 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: [e-mail].

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.