Natural Resource Specialist - Forest Roads Unit Coordinator

Initial Posting Date

03/04/2026

03/19/2026

Forestry Department

$4,738 - $7,247

Employee

Natural Resource Specialist 2 – Forest Roads Unit Coordinator

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Our mission is to protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

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!

As the Forest Roads Unit Coordinator you will act as the unit’s primary contract administrator and will assist the District Forest Roads Supervisor with planning, coordinating, and reviewing work of the Road Specialists to meet unit goals and State Forest Division goals that contribute to the Oregon Department of Forestry mission.

Duties include:

• Participates in developing district-wide plans for Annual Operation Plans, including long- and short-range planning for transportation systems, rock quarries, road maintenance operations, and access needs.
• Coordinates, monitors, and schedules road crew maintenance work.
• Coordinates, monitors, and schedules annual bridge inspection and bridge maintenance contracts.
• Reviews, monitors, and coordinates project work cost estimating and write-up for timber sales.
• Assists Forest Roads Unit Manager with training and development of unit staff.

• Two years of experience in Forestry and a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Engineering or equivalent, or three additional years of related (pertinent – Forest engineering) experience.
• One year of experience in Forestry and a Masters degree in Forest Engineering or equivalent.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for 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.

• This position requires specialized education and training in forest road design, road maintenance, and contract administration to accomplish standard tasks.
• Ability to function as a coordinator responsible for working efficiently and effectively to meet goals and objectives in the District in accordance with Departmental rules, policies and directives;
  Forest Laws; ODF Roads Manual; and District plans.
• Sound knowledge of road construction methods and construction equipment.
• Ability to recognize and correct environmental problems.
• Ability to maintain proper working relationships with contractors.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date. Cover letter and resume are both required – failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.
• Current State of Oregon employees – you must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
  Zach Rabe – Zach.
  
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• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans – Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate…