Forest Management Technician - Dalles

Forest Management Technician - The Dalles

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Initial Posting Date: 01/06/2026
Final date to receive applications: 04/30/2026
Agency: Forestry Department
Salary Range: $3,833.00 - $5,296.00
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Forest Management Technician - The Dalles

Real Jobs. Real Impact. Are you up to the challenge? Our mission is to protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians. Join the team that serves to protect millions of acres of forests, communities, and natural resources.

You will work as part of the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) crew, assisting the National Forests in achieving management goals including timber sale planning, thinning, prescribed burning, and more. You will also perform fire suppression duties as needed.

Fuel reduction, vehicle operation, maintenance, community relations, coop activities, fire suppression.

• Eighteen months of experience in natural resources or an associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Preference given for firefighter (FFT2) qualifications and faller (FAL3) or above.
• Experience reading and interpreting aerial photos and fire maps.
• Knowledge of timber cruising and basic forestry skills (clinometer, GPS).
• Experience using chainsaws to limb and fall 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, teamwork, and strong communication.
• Excellent communication skills and inclusive leadership.

Note:

The person in this position is expected to have or be able to acquire FFT2 or higher with successful completion of S-212 and be able to perform firefighting duties as needed. Successful applicants must pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment.

Wildfire operations may involve extended or irregular hours, physical exertion in heat, smoke, rugged terrain, and remote locations. Travel to 14‑day deployments may be required. The position supports wildfire operations in a variety of environments.

• Please ensure your work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions, contact Hiring Manager:
  Phil Raffaelly, phillip.raffaellygon.gov.
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will complete the I‑9.
• Veteran preference:
  Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members receive preferred status.
• If you have questions or need an alternate format, contact: corie.t.shelleygon.gov.

ODF is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in hiring and employment.