The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a Forest Conservationist position to help protect local and regional working lands and natural areas. Our goal is to create a high-quality job experience for a conservation-minded leader.
All application materials must be submitted to the District no later than 4:30 p.m. June 23, 2023.
NOTE: This position has been filled and is no longer available.
The Forest Conservationist is a non-exempt, temporary intermittent, at-will appointment subject to available funding and the General Employment Policies of the District. Temporary Intermittent appointments are contingent on the availability of work and funds, the employee’s skills or knowledge of the particular assignment, and the employee’s availability for work. The maximum total appointment will not exceed 5 years.
The Forest Conservationist will work to improve natural resources conditions on rural forestland properties, primarily those affected by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Clackamas County. They will provide planning and technical assistance to individual landowners for the successful development and installation of conservation practices to restore fire-affected forestland.
The Forest Conservationist must have strong project management skills; field and data management skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to clearly communicate with District staff and with project partners. The person in this position is an integral member of the District’s conservation planning team. The Forest Conservationist is expected to provide superior customer service and behave in a professional manner.
Successful Forest Conservationist Applicants Will Demonstrate:
- Knowledge of forester management objectives and reforestation planning.
- Knowledge of Forest Practices rules and forestry laws and practices.
- Experience correctly using topographic maps, aerial photos, and other spatial imagery.
- Knowledge of forest mensuration techniques and forestry tools.
- Knowledge and application of the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s nine-step planning process.
- Working knowledge of plant material including proper placement and maintenance.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups both internal and external.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to use mobile remote sensing products and computer applications such as ArcGIS, ArcField Maps, ArcCollector, and specialized forestry equipment including GPS systems.
- Proven ability to make decisions in a dynamic and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to establish working relationships with employees, other agency representatives, and the public.
Additionally, successful applicants will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resources-based field of study AND one year of related conservation planning
- Proficiency in using personal computer applications and programs including Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcGIS.
- Demonstrated project management skills including developing timelines, and budgets, processing invoices, and communicating with clients, contractors, and partner agencies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Sufficient mobility and ability, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the physical functions of the job, in the office or in the field.
Join the Clackamas SWCD Team!
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is a regional leader in conserving natural resources in Oregon. The District offers a competitive wage schedule and an excellent benefits package. The office is located in the Hamlet of Beavercreek, Oregon which is just 5 miles southeast of Oregon City.
Oregon City is the county seat of Clackamas County. It is an area rich in history as the end of the Oregon Trail and the state’s original capital. We are located near the southern limits of metropolitan Portland. This area is home to a wide diversity of high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities. We also enjoy top-rated dining and shopping, as well as being the hub of world-class microbreweries and wineries.
Apply Today! Application Deadline is June 23, 2023.
A full position description and an application form are available below. To apply please send a completed application, resume, and cover letter to District Manager Christopher Lapp at 22055 S. Beavercreek Road, Suite 1, Beavercreek, OR 97004. You may also provide it electronically to Christopher Lapp at [email protected].
Clackamas SWCD Equity Statement
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is an organization founded on and driven by collaboration. Our relationships with valued and diverse communities and partners provide us with opportunities to practice equity and inclusion by listening to understand. We believe that a resilient ecosystem is only possible when people of all identities are included. It is critically important to our organization that the principles of inclusion and equity, which have not often been central to conservation work, be integrated into conservation at all levels.
We are committed to using our power and privilege as a historically white-led organization to do our part in creating a just, equitable, and inclusive conservation community.
We protect, conserve, and restore shared natural resources which belong to all people. We believe that strong environmental and cultural diversity is integral to the health of all those who live, work, or play in Clackamas County.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the District. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
