Forest Manager 2 - Unit Forester

Initial Posting Date:

11/10/2026

Application Deadline:

11/24/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$6,507 - $10,076

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Forest Manager 2 - Unit Forester (Wallowa)

Job Description:

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Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

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!​ Click here.

Please note that the anticipated start date for this position will occur after December 31, 2026.

What we are looking for:

ODF is looking for a Forest Manager 2 – Unit Forester to provide leadership through operational oversight, coordination and direction of program activities for the Wallowa Unit for Northeast Oregon District within the Department of Forestry and maintains political and operational relationships with Local, State and Federal Agencies, cooperators and landowners.

These goals and associated duties include:

• Manage all Protection from Fire and Forest Resources Programs within an assigned geographic Unit.
• Supervise managers and a diverse workforce of administrative, technical, professional, skilled, and unskilled employees.
• Develop, review, and implement Unit-level plans, strategies, and resource allocations.
• Oversee program operations to ensure alignment with agency goals, strategic priorities, and Board of Forestry direction.
• Provide leadership, accountability, and performance oversight to achieve organizational objectives and program outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, forest management, etc., which include assisting with a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation;

OR

Bachelor's degree in forestry or closely related natural resources field AND three (3) years of natural resource experience in areas such as wildland fire suppression, or forest management which includes which include assisting with a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

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.

• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders to include other government agencies, non-profits and tribal governments.  
• Effective communicator. Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Experience with supervision of seasonal, technical, and professional level workforce including sub-ordinate managers.
• Ability to set priorities during high stress, crisis management, fire, and other emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Agency Administrator Experience 

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. Please submit documents in PDF or Word Document format.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• 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.
• Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Additional Details’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the fields of experience or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

Salary Determination:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis for starting salary will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the submitted materials and the time of application.  No other documents will be accepted after submission of application. Please include any relevant information and materials if you wish to be compensated accordingly.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is management service and is not represented by a Union.
• If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Justin Lauer, [email protected].
• Relocation assistance may be available per agency policy 40.055.10 for current or recalled employees or 40.055.20 for new employees. Please discuss details with the hiring manager during the recruitment process. 
• The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. 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.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: [email protected].

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.