Manager - Elliott State Research Forest
Oregon State Government Jobs - North Bend, WA
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Initial Posting Date: 10/02/2024If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Application Deadline: 10/16/2024Agency: Department of State LandsSalary Range: $7,599 - $11,752Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: Manager - Elliott State Research ForestAre you an experienced natural resource manager with a passion for forest and ecosystem management? Apply to be our Elliott State Research Forest Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 3) by October 16th, 2024! This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule and available as a Job Rotation for existing state employees.Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands (DSL) manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state's waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As the Elliott State Research Forest Manager, you will too.At the Land Board's direction, DSL has been advancing a collaborative effort to transition the Elliott State Forest to a research forest and an internationally important center for forest science and management. We are now hiring a team of staff who will work with current DSL staff as well as external partners to stand up this new program for operational management of the Elliott State Research Forest.The Elliott State Research Forest Manager will advance work with local, statewide, national, and international implications of great interest to the public, Tribes, industries, organizations, government agencies, science and research entities, and landowners or people concerned about forest management, forest products, conservation, recreation, education and other values both on and beyond the Elliott. The work of this role will advance the Elliott's Forest Management Plan, including the mission and management policies adopted by the Land Board and the forest's Habitat Conservation Plan.This is a full-time, limited duration, management services position. This position is supported by existing legislative funding and is expected to become permanent. Current state employees are encouraged to apply to the position as a Job Rotation.What's in it for you?Serve as the Manager for the Elliott State Research Forest, leading a newly established team in managing a world-class research forest.Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.Join an organization with smart, driven, co-workers who care about Oregon's economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health and alternative care coverage.Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and at least 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $7,599 - $11,752 for employees new to DSL; as a current PERS participating member, start at $8,126 - $12,569.This position will receive a 6.55% Cost of Living Adjustment in early 2025.This position will be located at our Shutter Creek Facility in North Bend and is eligible for hybrid remote work. The successful candidate is expected to be in office an average of three days per week, and able to telecommute two days per week.Working Conditions:Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting; occasional fieldwork may be required, and occasional travel is an essential function of the position. DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles, reimbursement for field gear, and travel expenses for authorized, on-the-job travel and fieldwork.What you will be doing:As the Elliott State Research Forest Manager, you will make wide-ranging decisions concerning complex and interrelated programs and disciplines. Job duties include:Building support for the program among the public, legislators, beneficiaries and constituents for DSL, and members of the board to increase awareness and facilitate positive relationships.Allowing public access for recreational and educational purposes that is compatible with scientific and conservation objectives and the Elliott's mission and management policies.Managing a newly formed team of three (3) staff in advancing long-term, operational-scale research and management on issues including forest management practices, ecosystem function, biodiversity, habitat conservation, water quality and quantity, carbon sequestration, rural livelihoods and the resilience of forests to the impacts of climate change.Supporting rural economies through active forest management, timber harvest, recreation, education, conservation and research.Promoting opportunities at all education levels to interact with the forest and advance public understanding of the ecological, economic and social benefits of healthy forest ecosystems.Seeking and working to advance active partnerships with Tribal governments regarding advancement of Tribal interests including cultural practices and Indigenous Knowledge.Maintaining a financially self-sufficient forest management entity capable of operating and overseeing the forest and necessary infrastructure.Maintaining a legally sustainable research forest management entity through compliance with a Habitat Conservation Plan, Forest Management Plan, and other applicable legal requirements.Prioritizing, developing, and advancing collaborative partnerships that recognize both the local and statewide values the forest provides.Maintaining a high level of public accountability and transparency in forest management decisions and operations and liaise with the Elliott State Research Forest Board.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and/or experience:Seven (7) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.Four (4) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.A bachelor's degree or higher in forest management, environmental science, natural resource management, public administration, law, government affairs or another related field.How to apply:Complete the following required steps:Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document.Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "Desired Attributes" section above.Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes.Additional Information:This recruitment may be used to fill future positions.This position may be contingent upon the outcome of a driving records check.For questions, assistance, or if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact .#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-23