Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Workforce Development Analyst

Initial Posting Date:

08/22/2025

Application Deadline:

09/04/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $9,830

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Workforce Development Analyst

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

   

This position is Hybrid Remote while most duties will be performed from our central office in Salem. In addition, the ability to report to Salem and district locations is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities.

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:

As the Workforce Development Analyst you will develop and implement agency policy, procedures, and programs, project planning, and provide communication to all employees in areas relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), affirmative action, cultural competency, and equal opportunity. This position also acts as the chairperson of the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion council. Additional areas this position will engage with include but are not necessarily limited to; employee development, training, and succession planning. Responsibilities include:

• Develop programs, policies, reports, long-range plans, goals, objectives, and milestones, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Engage the organization in dialogue that promotes understanding, respect, and belonging in the work environment
• Collect data, conduct analyses, and provide reports to the agency.
• Lead agency DEI council in the planning and implementation of organizationally determined goals.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills

and

Four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Note: the specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment.

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:

• Ability to strategically plan, implement, and monitor programs and initiatives.
• Intermediate skill with Workday data reporting and analysis.
• Advanced ability with project management.
• Ability to effectively communicate across various methods, including verbal, virtual, email, and in-person venues.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and work groups and to foster healthy dialogue while also driving toward decision-making.
• Adept at public speaking in organized, facilitated events and in town-hall settings.
• Ability to manage high levels of ambiguity and create clarity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; work independently and be self-motivated; learn and absorb complex information quickly; work well as part of a cross-functional team and be supportive of colleagues; and adjust to changing workflow demands.

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. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• 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.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is management service and is not represented by a union
• For questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager: Brett.m.talbot@odf.oregon.gov 
• Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. 
• Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications; veterans' preference points will be added to your score. 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.
• If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: kathie.a.rostrom@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.