Description

Oversees administration of contracts, assists with contract development and sale layout tasks, leads timber stand improvement (TSI) operations. Performs difficult technical work in various phases of a forest management program including reforestation, timber cruising, inventory, tree improvement, veg management, database use and recreation.  

Requirements

•  Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or Forest Engineering with 2 year forest management experience or Bachelor of Science Degree with 4 years of forest management experience.  
• High School Diploma required.  
• Considerable knowledge of methods, practices and procedures used in preparation of timber sales, logging; reforestation and timber stand improvement; inventory; fuels treatment and basic fire control; use and maintenance of forestry equipment; first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge or experience with electronic data collection and use of GIS software.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.
• Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator’s license.
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience or training as determined by the hiring authority.  
• Ability to perform logging and TSI inspections for compliance, verbally communicate with contractors and staff. 
• Ability to perform forest improvement work and perform strenuous work.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions on steep, uneven, brushy and broken terrain.
• Ability to understand, follow and execute oral and written instruction and documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and documents, written, oral and electronic correspondence and maintain records.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to supervise and organize work of others and manage projects to satisfactory completion.
• Skill in the operation and use of specialized equipment and tools to perform duties.