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The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as our Safety and Services Director. This position leads and manages the Department’s Employee Services Unit, providing strategic direction and oversight to key programs that support the well‑being, growth, and success of our workforce.

This position is expected to evolve over time to encompass other programs that support workforce stability, integration of concurrent programs, and other related programs to mitigate risk for the Department.

• This position is not eligible for remote work.   
• Incumbent must have the ability to travel overnight as needed to support statewide meetings, training, and program activities.

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 we are looking for:

In this role, you will supervise and guide a team of professionals responsible for conducting workplace injury investigations, assessing failures and opportunities for improvement, monitoring safety trends, and presenting informed recommendations to agency leadership and the Statewide Safety Committee. You will develop and implement policies and operational goals designed to prevent workplace injuries and incidents, ensuring all efforts align with OR‑OSHA standards.

You will champion educational and developmental opportunities and collaborate closely with supervisors and managers across the Department to support safe, compliant, efficient operations, and ensure agency compliance with federal, state, and local OH&S related laws and regulations.

As a key member of the Department’s leadership team, the Safety and Services Director will build strong relationships, drive continuous improvement, and reinforce the agency’s commitment to providing a safe, and supportive workplace for all employees. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience

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Three years of related experience and a bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Business Administration or a related field.

Note: Driver’s License Check – This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for official State business. As part of the hiring process, the agency uses Advanced Reporting LLC to conduct all required DMV and CDL driving‑record checks. Advanced Reporting LLC will obtain and review the driving record for the top candidate to verify possession of a valid license and an acceptable driving record.

Desired Skills:

• A senior or director level health and safety professional that will serve as the Department’s principal advisor to executive leadership on health and safety matter, risk exposure, and regulatory obligations. 
• Advanced understanding of state and federal health and safety policies and regulations including but not limited to ODOT CDL, ADA, Ergonomics, Workers’ Compensation, OR-OSHA, DAS Risk Management Division, and SAIF Corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct incident investigative processes.
• Ability to conduct advanced research projects, summarize findings, make recommendations, provide presentations.
• Advanced ability to integrate and implement programs.

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume are both required - Submit a cover letter no more than 3 pages outlining how your work history demonstrates the desired skills listed in the announcement.. Include any training or certifications in a related field of work. 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.
• 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.

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.
• Please contact the recruiter under the Additional Details section 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.

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: Wendy.E.Heckman@ODF.Oregon.Gov
• 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:  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.