Forest Management Technician

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today

These positions are generally 5 month or 8 month seasonal terms, and will be situated out of ODF offices in Astoria, Tillamook, or Forest Grove.

We will be interviewing starting mid March and will continue to interview until filled.  Don't wait to apply  Please submit your application as soon as possible for a better chance of filling one of these positions   We look forward to hearing from you soon  For questions on these positions or in general please contact Ben Burns (Hiring Manager).

Our Mission – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

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 .

Your New Role – Forest Management Technician - Recreation Technician

As a Forest Management Technician, you will be working as a member of the State Forest Recreation Operations Program that is tasked with managing recreation facilities and non-motorized trails on across all state forest land.  You will be doing maintenance and janitorial work, supporting facility and trail projects, collecting and processing campground fees, supporting the work of volunteers, partners, and service providers, and assisting with a wide range of program activities that support the complete State Forest Recreation Operations Program.  Each year, the state forest recreation facilities and non-motorized trails are used by thousands of visitors, and you will play a key role in providing information to forest visitors while patrolling campgrounds, dispersed use areas, trailheads and day-use areas, and trails.

Forest Management Technician - Minimum Qualifications:

Eighteen months of experience working in the field of Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or Forestry Education and Interpretation;

OR
Associate Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation Management, Recreation Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry; or a related natural resource field of study;

OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requested Skills:

• Experience maintaining and cleaning recreation facilities, such as campgrounds, day use areas, picnic areas, and trailheads.  

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a public setting.

• Motivated individual with the ability to set daily goals and to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned tasks independently with general direction and minimal supervision.

• Good computer skill and the ability to work effectively with a variety programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, Geographic Info Systems/GIS.)

• Ability to walk on rough terrain or uneven slopes and trails, stoop or bend around structures or equipment or climb up/down ladders or equipment.

• 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 top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.