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Initial Posting Date: 02/03/2020 Application Deadline: 02/19/2020 Agency: Forestry Department Salary Range: $5,397 - $7,959 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Tillamook Forest Center Director (PEMD) Job Description: Are you an inspiring and collaborative leader with expertise and education in the fields of interpretation and environmental education? Are you highly skilled to motivate and work with others to create great visitor and student experiences at an award-winning interpretive center? If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team! The Oregon Department of Forestry's (ODF) Mission is – To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability. As ODF’s only interpretive center, the Tillamook Forest Center (TFC), exists to connect people with Oregon State Forests. The TFC is open Wednesday-Sunday. For more information about the TFC, please We have one permanent, full-time position available with the Oregon Department of Forestry, State Forest Division, administered through the Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA). The duty station of this position is in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest, located approximately 22 miles east of Tillamook, Oregon. The scope of responsibilities is centered at the TFC, with participation in area and statewide meetings and projects. For specific questions regarding this position please contact Andy White, NWOA Director, at (503) 359-7496. What will you do? As the Director of the Tillamook Forest Center, you will supervise TFC operations (including Visitor Services, Interpretation and Education Program, Facility departments), leading, and collaborating with the TFC team to ensure high quality interpretation and environmental education experiences for visitors. You will also work in close collaboration with the Recreation, Education, and Interpretation (REI) manager, Recreation Leaders, and the Executive Director of the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust as well as State Forest leaders for the implementation of Recreation, Education, and Interpretation programs and initiatives. For a complete list of duties and working conditions for this opportunity, please Because the Department's highest priority work is a forest fire emergency, this position may be utilized during those emergencies to provide assistance in a variety of ways. That assistance may be directly aiding the emergency effort in the field or at the Salem headquarters. It also may be in providing backup to fill in for another position that is being used in direct aid to the emergency, or it may be in performing an essential function in some capacity either within this Program or elsewhere in Salem or in the field. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR: Experience overseeing daily operations of a visitor/interpretive/nature center. Ability to motivate and lead staff members to perform high quality work in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrated effective managerial, supervisory, and leadership qualities and is able to perform under stressful conditions. Exercises good judgement and is therefore able to make sound decisions based on objective input processes. Ability to develop strong working relationships and alignment with TFC, REI, and ODF goals. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a program vision, action plans and strategies to achieve higher level goals. Experience working directly with non-profit organizations Experience creating and implementing personal/non-personal interpretation. Experience with best practices in non-formal education curriculum design and instruction. Experience in developing and maintaining successful volunteer programs. Effective communicator, in writing and verbally. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal/customer service skills when interacting with diverse people across multiple disciplines and agencies as well as the public. Holds a degree in fields such as natural resources, environmental education, or interpretation. Active in relevant professional interpretation and/or environmental education related associations and demonstrated commitment to professional improvement and learning. Supervision and Management Experience - Six years of experience in supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to Interpretation, Non-formal Environmental Education, Visitor Services, Facility Maintenance, Forestry or Natural Resources, etc. Two years of this experience must have included staff supervision and management of a program, section, or unit which included : 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 Program/Project Leader Experience - Six years of experience in supervision, staff-technical, or professional-level work related to Interpretation, Non-formal Environmental Education, Visitor Services, Facility Maintenance, Forestry or Natural Resources, etc. Two years of this experience must have included program/project leader responsibility involving one or more of the following areas: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation and/or project evaluation, OR d) monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget. (NOTE: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work (144 quarter or 96 semester hours) in a field related to management, such as Business or Public Administration, or a field related to the program of the employing agency, may be substituted for three years of the required experience , but will not substitute for the two years of specialized experience.) *****In the Work History section on your application , you must clearly describe your experience in the a), b), c), d) areas listed above. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.***** HOW TO APPLY Click on the "Apply" button above and complete the online application. Answer all the supplemental questions. Attach a cover letter. If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call ODF Human Resources at (503) 945-7306. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Interview date is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 2nd for successful candidates. This announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for this position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This is a management service position and not represented by a union. Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice. REQUIRED DRIVING RECORD CHECK This position requires the operation of a State vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. An Oregon driving record check will be conducted on the top applicants to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three year court/DMV printout at the time of interview. An unacceptable driving record includes: Conviction of a major traffic offense within the previous 24 months which includes reckless driving, driving under the influence, failing to perform the duties of a driver, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, felony hit and run, etc.; Felony revocation of driving privileges or felony or misdemeanor license suspension within the previous 24 months; More than 3 moving traffic violations in the previous 12 months; A careless driving conviction in the previous 12 months; A Class A moving traffic violation in the previous 12 months. VETERANS' PREFERENCE State of Oregon: Oregon job opportunities - Veterans BENEFITS State of Oregon: Oregon job opportunities - Benefits with state government WORK AUTHORIZATION The Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODF seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity and values of Oregonians and provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. ODF promotes and supports the value of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), and diversity.

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