Forester jobs in Gresham, OR

Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Forester
  • Washington Department of Natural Resources
  • Battle Ground, WA FULL_TIME
  • Unit Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
    Recruitment #2024-1-3006
    Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
    Location: Pacific Cascade Region - Battle Ground, WA
    Location flexibility may be available and considered
    Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
    Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
    Salary: $4,723.00 - $6,349.00 Monthly

    Responsibilities:

    • Assessing land management needs and developing management/timber harvest plans - Perform senior-level project manager tasks leading to the development and maintenance of a dynamic 5-year forest management plan for timber harvest and silviculture activities in assigned geographic units.
    • Implementing management/timber harvest plan - Perform senior-level project manager tasks leading the implementation of the dynamic 5-year forest management plan for the geographic unit. This involves organizing, monitoring, and evaluating the work of the region and division staff below, making any necessary program/plan adjustments.
    • Unit management - Verifies various aspects of the forest management plan and modifies as needed before and during implementation. Responsible for setting unit priorities, makes decisions independently, and is responsible for the flow and completion of work within the geographic unit.
    • Supervision - Coordinate with District and other Unit Managers to ensure foresters are qualified and remain qualified through appropriate training for the job. Encourage, mentor, and recommend career development opportunities for unit staff.
    • Public/Stakeholder Collaboration (Stakeholder Outreach) - Works to resolve sensitive resource issues with a variety of partners. Develop and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to find creative and innovative solutions. Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, governmental officials, and the public where there is involvement in sensitive, complex issues in the Unit. Act as the Department’s representative in reacting to constituent or business partner inquiries.
    • Safety - Maintains a safe working environment for employees and self. Enforces Agency safety guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules related to employee activities in the workplace. Even though safety accounts for 2% of the duties it will be in the forefront of all position duties, 100% of the time.

    Required Qualifications:

    • An associate’s degree in forestry or related field;

    AND four years of experience;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Experience in applying theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.)
    • Professional experience in the application of forest management objectives and timber management planning.
    • Experience preparing and/or managing timber sales contracts.
    • Experience with ground and cable logging systems and forest road construction.
    • Experience with and understanding of Forest Practices rules, natural resources law, and practices.
    • Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $56,676.00 - $76,188.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Professional development assistance
    • Relocation assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Battle Ground, WA 98604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Battle Ground, WA 98604

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Assistant Area Forester-Gaston, Oregon
  • Stimson Job Board
  • Gaston, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an Assistant Area Forester to join our Western Resources team. The position offers a rewarding opportunity for an individual to be directly involved in on-the-ground activities related ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Nature Pre/Forest School Teacher Assistant
  • Coyle Outside LLC
  • Lake Oswego, OR
  • Job Description Job Description Coyle Outside is pursuing a passionate person who is excited to work with toddlers in th...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrician
  • Western Forest Products US LLC
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Job Description Job Description YOUR CAREER Western Forest Products is hiring for an experienced Electrician to support ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Manager
  • Western Forest Products US LLC
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Job Description Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY Western Forest Products is hiring for an Operations Manager to be based ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medication Technician
  • Brookdale Forest Grove
  • Forest Grove, OR
  • Overview: Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Early Access to Paycheck with ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Millwright
  • Western Forest Products US LLC
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Job Description Job Description #WFP2024 YOUR CAREER Western Forest Products is hiring for an experienced Millwright at ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Broista - Forest Grove, OR
  • Dutch Bros. Coffee
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than ...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Laborers
  • Western Forest Products US LLC
  • Washougal, WA
  • Job Description Job Description #WFP2024 YOUR CAREER Are you looking for a career and not "just a job"? Do you like work...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mig Welder
  • Forest River, Inc.
  • Silverton, OR
  • Forest River, Inc., the Nation's largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gresham /ˈɡrɛʃəm/ is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon, in the United States, immediately east of Portland. Though it began as a settlement in the mid-1800s, it was not officially incorporated as a city until 1905; it was named after Walter Quinton Gresham, the American Civil War general and United States Postmaster General. The city's early economy was sustained largely by farming, and by the mid-20th century the city experienced a population boom, growing from 4,000 residents to over 10,000 between 1960 and 1970. The population was 105,594 at the 2010 census, making Gresham the four...
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Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$65,198 to $97,680
Gresham, Oregon area prices
were up 3.9% from a year ago

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