Forester jobs in Oregon

Forester manages and develops forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Forester is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Forester performs a variety of complicated tasks. Generally manages exempt and nonexempt employees. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Forester
  • Portland General Electric
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

    Summary

    Are you fascinated by the beauty of nature and committed to preserving it while ensuring a reliable power supply for communities? Do you possess a deep understanding of trees, their growth patterns, and their potential interactions with power infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Utility Forester!

    At Portland General Electric, we believe in the harmonious coexistence of power infrastructure and the natural environment. We are a leading utility company dedicated to providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions to our customers while safeguarding the beauty and health of the trees that surround us. Our mission is to empower communities and businesses while nurturing the very essence of nature that sustains us.

    Career Level Summary

    Job Title/Code: Associate Forester/6277

    Grade/Exemption: Grade A06/EX

    Career Level: P2

    Individuals at this level requires in-depth knowledge and experience. They use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. They solve complex problems, taking a new perspective using existing solutions. They work independently, receiving minimal guidance. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    Scoping:

    Performs safety audits. Conducts scoping. Analyzes risks and prioritizes jobs according to urgency and location.

    Scheduling:

    Under direction, plans and organizes vegetation clearance activities. Schedules work assignments and contract crews based on manager priorities.

    Vendor Management:

    Reviews contract crew performance against PGE standards and specifications. Monitors crew productivity to ensure PGE is receiving benefits for vegetation clearance expenditures relative to statement of work. Adapts tree pruning practices as needed to optimize resource use.

    Consultation:

    Responds to routine and nonroutine questions from region engineering. Represents PGE's Forestry department to contractors impacted by/impacting company operations in accordance with established guidelines. Schedules meetings to explain and resolve problems. Works with PGE transmission forester to coordinate herbicide applications in assigned area.

    Coordination:

    Coordinates vegetation clearance with line restoration crews during emergency periods. Interfaces with regional line operations to determine maintenance and construction vegetation clearance needs. Coordinates vegetation clearance and selective herbicide applications with city, county and state agencies.

    Compliance:

    Ensures work meets all applicable standards, regulations and agreements. Reviews new standards, regulations and agreements and identifies potential impacts.

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience/Certifications:

    Education:

    Requires a bachelor's degree in earth science, horticulture, geology, forestry, natural resources or similar field or equivalent experience.

    Experience:

    Typically two or more years in tree trimming, arborist work, nursery work or related field including vendor management and project management.

    Certifications, Licenses and Training:

    ISA Arborist Certification and ISA Utility Specialist credential preferred and required within six months of obtaining position. Oregon State Pesticide Consultant license preferred and required within six months of obtaining position. ISA TRAQ preferred.

    Competencies

    Functional Competencies:

    • Intermediate knowledge of forestry processes and procedures.

    • Thorough knowledge of forestry best practices, including tree trimming and herbicide/pesticide application

    • Thorough knowledge of regulations impacting vegetation management

    • Working knowledge of vendor management principles Intermediate skills in critical thinking, including analysis and problem solving

    • Working skills in using database and documentation tools

    General Competencies:

    • Working decision-making skills

    • Working skills in critical thinking, including analysis, problem solving and prioritization

    • Working interpersonal skills

    • Intermediate written and oral communication skills

    • Working presentation skills

    • Working organizational awareness

    Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

    Cognitive Level: Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

    Cognitive:

    • Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

    • Ability to follow accuracy standards

    • Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

    • Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

    • Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

    • Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

    • Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

    • Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

    • Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

    • Demonstrates sound memory

    • Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

    Schedule/Attendance:

    • Ability to work long hours.

    • Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

    • Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

    • Ability to work shift schedule

    Physical Capabilities:

    • This position requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.

    • Frequent daily driving/travel/commute within service territory

    • Occasional driving/travel/commute overnight inside/outside the service territory.

    • Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

    • Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying: Up to 10lbs.

    • Unstable surfaces requiring balance:

      • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

      • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

      • Stairs (over 10steps)

      • Ladders (over 10rungs)

    Environment: Office, Field

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    Compensation Range:

    $72,900.00 - $121,500.00

    In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

    PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click .

    Join us today and power your potential!

    Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

    PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

    PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at .

    To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.


    PGE is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origina, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

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Forester
  • John Hancock
  • Corvallis, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our communit...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Forester
  • ctclusi
  • Coos Bay, OR FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: SUMMARY The Forester is responsible for planning and implementing forest management activities on the 14,742-acre Tribal Forest. The position is based at the Tribal Government Offices...
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Forester
  • Collins Pine Company (Collins)
  • Lakeview, OR FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAt Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acre...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Forester
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • North Bend, OR FULL_TIME
  • This position serves as a Forester in a BLM office, typically at the District/Field office or equivalent organizational level. Duty locations are: North Bend, Oregon - Coos Bay District Roseburg, Oreg...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Forester
  • Collins Logo
  • Lakeview, OR FULL_TIME
  • At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Nacogdoches, TX
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture
  • Colville, WA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Gregg Forest Services
  • Madison, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Job Opening: I am seeking a full-time forester for Gregg Forest Services, a consulting f...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Funga
  • Please send applications to jobs@funga.earth with the subject line "[Your Name] - Forester". Please include a CV and a o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Forester
  • Manulife and John Hancock
  • Deridder, LA
  • We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oregon (/ˈɒrɪɡən/ (listen) ORR-ih-gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon is one of only four states of the continental United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Oregon was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before Western traders, explorers, and settlers arrived. An autonomous government ...
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Income Estimation for Forester jobs
$63,000 to $94,387

Forester in Mcallen, TX
Foresters who work outdoors do so in all kinds of weather, sometimes in isolated areas.
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Forester in Gainesville, FL
Foresters spend much of their time outside working in the woods, and they work to preserve the valuable resources in their regions for future generations to enjoy.
February 17, 2020
Forester in Lafayette, LA
A city forester who works in an inner city environment is typically known as an urban forester.
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