Initial Posting Date:

04/02/2026

Application Deadline:

04/12/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,868.00 - $7,537.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Business Operations Supervisor 1 - District Business Manager

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

This position is a BOS1 pending reclass to a BOS2.

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

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What we are looking for:

This Business Operations Supervisor 1 will serve as a member of the District Leadership Team, providing oversight within all programs to the managerial staff of the District. Duties include:

Provide fire and non-fire related financial information, budget, payroll, purchasing, and contract coordination for the District.
Prepare and provide support in the development and execution of the District’s fiscal year budgets through the management and oversight of tracking, projecting, researching, and analyzing of expenditures and revenues in multiple programs.
Review and make recommendations on fiscal budgets in relationship to LAB and ORPICS reports.
Prepare reports with complete and accurate financial information on a timely basis.
Oversee the preparation and implementation of agreements and contracts and provides coordination on human resource issues.
Work closely with Salem’s Protection and Business Services Programs on financial policies and implementation.
Provide oversight and controls of the data entry inputs for various internal databases and computer systems which support all aspects of the District business operations.
Provide direct/indirect supervision and mentorship to all District administrative personnel.
Provide support to Tillamook Forest Center administration as needed and directed by District Forester in coordination with Center Director.
Coordinate the District office interface with the many different interest groups and the public that visit the office on a daily basis for information on fire restrictions, forest practices notifications, recreational opportunities, miscellaneous forest products permit, just to name a few.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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:

Preference given for experience with knowledge and experience in finance, business, or accounting from an accredited four-year university.
This position requires a strong base knowledge in analytical and research methods.
General skill in writing and presentation of reports.
A high degree of work product accuracy is required.
Competency with all Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Competency communicating orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions and explaining information, policies, procedures, and decisions.
Organizational abilities to maintain manual and electronic filing systems of work product documentation as well as provide for the archiving of key paper and electronic documents.
Knowledge of the general principles and practices of budgeting.
Understand complexity of state budget process and agency fiscal processes.
Experience and knowledge of basic management skills including motivating and directing employees and planning, organizing and decision making. Ability to recognize the need for disciplinary action and to recommend/initiate any necessary actions.

How to Apply:

Cover letter and resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration.

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.
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials therefore applicants should include that relevant information if they wish to be compensated accordingly.
Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
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.

Additional Details:

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is a management service position and not represented by a union.
For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
Kevin.M.Hill@ODF.Oregon.Gov
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
.
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.
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 based on 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.

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