Job Announcement – Restoration Forestry Project Manager
Posted 2/6/2026
Job Summary
Job Type: Full-time
Wage: $60,000-$80,000 Annually
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility required
Work Location: Remote (north-central Oregon) with frequent field site visits
Education & Experience: Experience in forestry, ecological restoration, fuels management, or related natural
resource fields, working collaboratively with multiple partners. Strong field leadership skills and ability to
coordinate crews and contractors. BS degree in Forestry or closely related field, or equivalent experience
preferred.
Overview
Lomakatsi Restoration Project, a nonprofit forest and watershed restoration organization based in Ashland,
Oregon, seeks a qualified forestry professional with demonstrated experience in restoration forestry and
project management to join our team in a full‑time position.
As we expand our footprint into north‑central Oregon, this position will be based in or near Deschutes,
Jefferson, or Wasco counties—serving communities such as Bend, Redmond, Madras, Warm Springs, and The
Dalles. The role supports planning and implementation of restoration forestry, fuels reduction, and forest
health projects across federal, state, tribal, municipal, and private lands, working closely with multiple
partners and contractors to advance strategic, large‑scale stewardship initiatives.
This position plays a key role in growing Lomakatsi’s work within the Mt. Hood National Forest and
surrounding landscapes, strengthening partnerships and advancing active forest management, hazardous
fuels reduction, and landscape‑scale restoration aligned with federal, state, and tribal priorities to increase
the pace and scale of work on the ground.
Position Summary
The Restoration Forestry Project Manager provides leadership, coordination, and technical oversight for
ecological restoration projects—including fuels reduction, prescribed fire preparation, and forest health
treatments. The position manages complex, multi-partner projects that integrate applied ecological science
with operational forestry and contract implementation.
This role works closely with land management agencies, contractors, and Lomakatsi’s interdisciplinary staff to
ensure high-quality project planning, field execution, safety, compliance, and reporting. Success in this
position requires strong field leadership, clear communication, and the ability to operate effectively in
dynamic outdoor and operational environments.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Implementation
• Lead planning, layout, execution and oversight of restoration forestry treatments including thinning, fuels
reduction, hand piling, mastication, and prescribed fire preparation.
- Interpret and apply silvicultural prescriptions, ecological restoration plans, and project objectives.
- Conduct field assessments, unit layout, marking, and treatment boundary verification.
