Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 1 - Water Quality and Monitoring Unit Manager

Initial Posting Date

07/07/2026

Application Deadline

07/28/2026

Agency

Forestry Department

Salary Range

$6,834 - $10,569

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 1 - Water Quality and Monitoring Unit Manager

Job Description

If you’re a collaborative leader who’s passionate about protecting Oregon’s natural resources, we invite you to consider joining our team. In this role, you will guide a high‑performing team responsible for monitoring compliance and evaluating the effectiveness of natural resource policies and rules. You’ll work closely with internal staff, landowners, partner agencies, tribes, and other stakeholders to coordinate program activities and maintain strong working relationships. Success in this position requires the ability to apply statistical analysis and research methods, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. You will also provide strategic leadership in shaping and implementing the program’s vision while supporting multiple business lines. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy leading people and partnerships, we encourage you to apply.

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.

What will you do?

Duties

You will direct, manage, supervise and provide technical expertise to the Water Quality and Monitoring Unit of the Forest Resources Division. Duties include:

• Planning, leading, improving and implementing a statewide forest practices monitoring and evaluation program to measure the implementation and effectiveness of the Oregon Forest Practices Act in meeting its goals and objectives.
• Coordinating water quality monitoring activities within the department and among state and federal agencies, research scientists, forest landowners and other interests.
• Providing technical guidance and consultation on monitoring to forestry staff and field personnel, landowners and other interests.
• Serving as a technical adviser at the federal and state level about forest practice monitoring needs and methods.
• Recommending revisions to agency policy and procedures by evaluating their impact on program activities in order to increase effectiveness of program operations.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent communicator both oral and written, particularly in environments with diverse perspectives.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience coordinating and planning projects.
• College-level training in biological or physical science.
• Ability to provide leadership to a high-functioning team that monitors the compliance and effectiveness of natural resource policies and rules.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and research methods.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Interest and talent in developing, coaching and guiding staff.
• Ability to provide leadership in developing and implementing a program vision while operating with several business lines and maintain key relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proven experience as an excellent communicator who is honest, fair and inclusive among employees, partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of service, workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, team environment, and strong internal communication and alignment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience

OR

Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources.

How To Apply

• Cover letter and completed work history is required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or completed work history will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• 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 ([email protected]) 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: Kyle Abraham, Forest Resources Division Deputy Chief, at 503-586-6527.
• 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 recruiter: [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.