Forest Manager 2 - Unit Forester (Wallowa)

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:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!
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.
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