Forestry Department
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
02/16/2024Application Deadline:
03/04/2024Agency:
Forestry DepartmentSalary Range:
$4,998 - $7,647Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Wildfire InvestigatorJob Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
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.
This position is Hybrid Remote Work. The duties of this position are performed remotely as well as at our central office in Salem. The ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more.
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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
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.What we are looking for:
ODF is looking for a Wildfire Investigator to implement and administer the Department's wildfire investigation program in the preparation of wildfire cost recovery. These goals and related duties are in the areas of:
Work closely with the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) as required, assure implementation of strategy with thorough report writing and investigation processes, and recommended courses of Department action.
Represent the Department during legal processes.
Coordinate investigation training to meet the Department’s objectives and statutory obligations, and provide interagency coordination as required.
Ensure that all fire investigation and wildfire cost recovery processes and procedures are in compliance with statutory and rule guidelines.
Will be part of a statewide investigative capacity strategy and will serve as a lead investigator on the most complex and controversial investigations, such as wildfires that may result in casualties, structures lost, or with millions of dollars’ worth of damages. These activities are in direct support of the Department’s complete and coordinated wildfire protection system.
Work independently or as a part of a temporary team or project effort.
Will be part of the Fire Prevention and Policy unit staff within the Fire Protection Program and will be required to maintain investigative capacity at a statewide level.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Program. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
AND
a Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Program, or three additional years of related pertinent experience. or a Master's degree in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Program will substitute for up to one year of the required experience or a Doctorate degree in Forestry or a related Natural Resource Program will substitute for up to two years of the required 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.
Required within 2 years:
Obtain the Type 2 Wildfire Investigator Certification within 2 years of hire.
Desired Skills:
If you have these skills and attributes, let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, and education to help us decide who will move forward for an interview. Please be specific.
Comprehensive background, obtained through education, experience or training, in fire behavior and wildfire investigation.
Experience communicating with a diverse group of people utilizing outstanding interpersonal communications skills.
Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office programs, primarily Word and Excel.
Experience communicating well in writing.
Experience with public speaking.
How to Apply:
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.Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter and resume will remove your application from consideration. The cover letter should be no more than two pages and should describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Please make sure you attach the required documents in the section titled Resume/CV on the online application.
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: Levi Hopkins, 503.949.3572,
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
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.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.
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