*Forest Management Technician - J. E. Schroeder Seed Orchard
: Job Details :

Initial Posting Date:

12/12/2024

Application Deadline:

01/02/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$3,335 - $4,536

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

* Forest Management Technician - J. E. Schroeder Seed Orchard

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! This is a Limited Duration position expected to end on 12/31/26.

Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025 for February 1, 2025 paychecks.

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.

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:

Ability to make daily decisions that determine how a variety of cultural practices are to be applied to individual trees and orchard blocks.

Ability to review pertinent information and decide what should be proposed as the most appropriate course of action.

Ability to assist in conducting field monitoring to track the progress of orchards and detect conditions requiring immediate or future treatment.

Ability to monitor various conditions such as soil & nutrient status, tree vigor, graft healing, crown development, reproductive flowering, cone & seed development, and infestation of insects, diseases, weeds, and rodents.

Oregon Public Applicator's License with herbicide, rodenticide, and other relevant categories shall be obtained within six months of hire, if not already certified. License certification shall be maintained throughout duration of employment. License/Certification and continuing education credits shall be paid for by the Schroeder Seed Orchard.

Training to operate fork-lift, high-lift, and other orchard equipment shall be obtained within six months of hire in order to carry out the duties of this position. This training shall be conducted on-site.

Minimum Qualifications

Eighteen months of experience working in the field of forestry, forest recreation, fire protection, farming or a closely related natural resource field

OR

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

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

As the Forest Technician at the J. E. Schroeder Seed Orchard, you will assist the Orchard Operations Specialist in the completion of annual orchard work. Duties include:

* Make suggestions for improving practices related to managing orchards, producing seed crops, and processing seed.

* Assist with all orchard operations as directed by the Orchard Manager or the Orchard Operations Specialist.

* Acquire expertise and stay abreast of new developments and research related to growing orchards, producing seed crops, and breeding trees.

* Apply knowledge and skills by providing management recommendations, performing hands-on work, and overseeing the performance of contractors.

* Monitor development of cone crops and maintain field notes for future analysis of crop yield.

* Alert Orchard Manager to damaging agents such as adverse weather and insects so that preventive action can be taken.

* Work with the Orchard Manager to estimate the annual crop yield through statistical sampling to provide accurate information for budgeting and harvest planning.

How to Apply:

Resume is required - Failure to submit the resume may remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume 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 represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

* If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: ...@ODF.oregon.gov 503-###-####

* 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: ...@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.