Business Operations Manager 2 - Radio Communications Manager

Initial Posting Date:

05/14/2026

Application Deadline:

05/21/2026

Agency:

Forestry Department Salary Range:

$7,537•$11,657

Position Type:

Employee Position Title:

Business Operations Manager 2•

Radio Communications Manager Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry Our Mission•To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

What You Will Do:

The Wireless Radio Communications (WRC) unit supports a radio communications pool with over 5,000 pieces of equipment decentralized across 12 districts (with multiple units). The WRC program supports three Fire Protection Associations (FPA) cooperators (Coos FPA, Douglas FPA, and Walker Range FPA) and maintains interagency agreements with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). As the Radio Communications Manager, you will support the agency's statewide wireless radio communications unit within the Facilities Capital Management Program. This position is responsible for providing direction, guidance, planning, operational management, and customer service.

Duties Include:

Directly manage the wireless radio communications unit within the Facilities Capital Management Program. Lead collaboration with other state agencies on joint radio communication projects. Responsible for oversight of statewide engineering, operational projects and providing guidance to CSA's, who are responsible for engineering support to field operations. Responsible for corresponding with RSU's to assure compliance with established policies, objectives, program priorities, applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the program. Direct the seasonal readiness of the Incident Management Team (IMT) communications trailers stored at Protection Fire Cache. Collaborate with CSA's, RSU coordinators, field techs, district staff, and other external partners on performance, equipment needs, and problem solving to assure compliance and meet customer satisfaction. Maintaining Federal Communication Commission (FCC) compliance and coordination. Manage personnel support from Salem to field units when required and as requested. Plan, assign, and review work of representative staff; adjust work assignments, set priorities and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads. 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. The position may be eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule with the ability to report to Salem when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Travel to district offices will also be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of Information Technology & Wireless Communications or closely related experience that includes supervision, management, or progressively related experience, OR Three years of closely related IT & Wireless Communications experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related program.

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:

Leadership and Team Management:

Experience with hiring, coaching, performance management, handling personnel issues, and following policy.

Workforce Planning and Prioritization:

Skill in assigning work, adjusting workloads, and managing resources to meet program needs.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Strong ability to communicate expectations, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, work collaboratively in a team environment and build positive working relationships.

Administration and Management:

Demonstrate initiative, foresight, and independent judgment on an ongoing basis. 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. Fill out the application or attach a resume. 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. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. Current State of Oregon employees•You must apply through your employee Workday account. 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.

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.

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:

Laura.

A.AlOmrani@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: 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. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you're looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon "flies with her own wings."