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. 六月 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 六月 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].
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Clackamas SWCD Equity Statement
克拉克马斯水土保持区是一个以合作为基础和动力的组织。我们与重要的多元化社区和合作伙伴的关系为我们提供了通过倾听和理解来实践公平和包容的机会。我们相信，只有当所有身份的人都参与进来时，才有可能建立一个具有复原力的生态系统。对于我们的组织来说，至关重要的是将包容和公平原则融入到各个层面的保护工作中，而这些原则往往不是保护工作的核心。
作为一个历来由白人领导的组织，我们致力于利用我们的权力和特权，为创建一个公正、公平和包容的保护社区尽自己的一份力量。
我们保护、养护和恢复属于所有人的共有自然资源。我们相信，强大的环境和文化多样性是所有在克拉克马斯县生活、工作或娱乐的人的健康所不可或缺的。
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.