Initial Posting Date: 01/06/2025
Application Deadline:01/27/2025
Agency:Forestry Department
Salary Range:$6,901 - $10,674
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2 - Recreation Education & Interpretation Program Manager
Job Description:Are you a motivated and visionary leader with expertise and education in the field of outdoor recreation, environmental education, and/or interpretation? Are you highly skilled to collaborate with others across diverse disciplines, agencies, and communities to address complex issues? If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025, for February 1, 2025 paychecks.This position may be eligible for a
Hybrid Remote Work Schedule, to be determined by the hiring manger.
Our Mission - To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
The Benefits of Joining Our TeamWork/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here
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What we are looking for:As the Recreation Education and Interpretation (REI) Program Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight on state forest recreation, education and interpretation issues statewide, totaling approximately 745,418 acres, with a goal to create lasting and diverse outdoor recreational, interpretive and educational experiences that inspire visitors to enjoy, respect and connect with Oregon's state forests. Duties Include:
- Develop and further the REI missions and visions: Develop and implement an REI Program that establishes short- and near-term program vision and services and articulates core business and priority projects.
- Policy, Statues and Rules: Lead policy development, for State Forests' statewide recreation, education, and interpretation programs in collaboration with Agency and Division Leadership as well as Division Operation and Policy Analysts. Assure program implementation is consistently applied, in compliance with best practices, rules and statutes. Development new strategic initiatives, legislative concepts, and policy option packages.
- Systems Awareness. Proactively identify and address needs and opportunities associated with technological advances, changed public needs and expectations.
- Planning and Operations. Provide leadership, direction and coordination on State Forests' statewide REI operations. Lead the development of and ensure that REI plans, Annual Operating Plans and Implementation Plans are aligned with REI visions and goals and are integrated with all other GPV components. Put systems in place that result in the successful implementation of these plans. Assure that the recreation, education, and interpretation plans are updated and maintained to establish the vision and goals for the State Forests' recreation, education, and interpretation programs.
- Communication. Be a champion for REI programs internal and externally and set in motion new and innovative approaches to REI public services, incorporating new information and contemporary practices. Put systems in place to coordinate with field managers including District Foresters, South Fork, the Tillamook Forest Center and other field work groups to identify and prioritize REI messaging, initiatives, and operations. Work with the Agency's public affairs program to promote the REI programs and promote safe and respectful recreation opportunities on State Forests.
- Supervision - Directly supervise 3 professional/supervisory staff and indirectly supervise a staff of up to approximately 30 permanent and seasonal REI staff. Provide clear expectations about job performance.
- Explore, identify and pursue sources of funding and partnerships to support the REI mission to reduce the dependence on timber revenue.
Minimum QualificationsSix years of supervision, management, or progressively,
closely related experience
ORThree years of
closely related experience and a bachelor's degree related to Forestry, Recreation, Environmental Education or a
closely related natural resources degree.
Note: Driver's License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver's license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.
Desired Skills:- Ability to provide leadership and direction for REI programs to achieve agency missions and goals.
- Ability to plan for future needs, prepare strategies, and promote and encourage strategic thinking.
- Ability to supervise and provide clear expectations for all staff.
- Ability to provide counsel to subordinates to help resolve difficult personnel issues. Proactively resolve complex personnel issues (as needed).
- Ability to ensure that budgets support Department and Board of Forestry objectives and missions.
- Ability to promote a safe and healthy work place and practices to recruit and retain employees and work force diversity.
- Knowledge of and experience in delivering best practices in forestry related recreation, education, and interpretation.
- Proficient-level to advanced-level for effective and clear Communication, Innovation, Mentoring and Developing People, and Stewardship.
How to Apply:Required: Submit a cover, no more than two pages.Required: Submit a resume detailing how your work experience relates to the duties and desired skills of this position, which are listed above.- Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
- Current State of Oregon employees - You must apply through your employee Workday account.
- Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
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: Don.everingham@odf.oregon.gov
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. 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: kathie.a.brostrom@odf.oregon.gov
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
