Silviculture Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 11/27/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

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Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region. The successful applicant will become part of a team of outstanding natural resources professionals dedicated to the sustainable management of DNR trust lands and our responsibilities to the trust beneficiates. This position provides forestry expertise on DNR uplands to achieve agency goals and deliverables. Sustaining long-term ecosystem protection and productivity is achieved through careful planning, diligent project management, and active coordination of input from specialists and stakeholders. The economic viability of these working forests will be maintained by robust communication and teamwork to maintain or enhance revenue-generating activities on trust lands. This position helps the Northwest Region achieve its mission through strong leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and excellent planning. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and manages silvicultural activities on trust land, under the guidance of a unit forester. This position works in the office and in the field, implementing DNR policies and procedures including the Habitat Conservation Plan (1997), Policy for Sustainable Forests (2006), relevant WACs including the Forest Practices Rules, and the Multiple Use Concept (RCW 79.10.120).Duties  

Qualifications

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.

Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) 
(Salary range: $3,811 - $5,117 per month):

• Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science or similar area of study AND one year of experience in a natural resource field 
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, and practices related to timber harvesting.
• Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices.
• Knowledge of timber sale and silvicultural contracts.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Natural Resource Specialist 2  
(Salary range: $4,299 - $5,783 per month):

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or similar area of study AND one year of experience in a natural resource field 
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience with timber sale boundary identification and marking, critical features identification and marking, and plot data gathering.
• Knowledge of forest management principles, silvicultural prescriptions, and timber harvesting operations.
• Knowledge of the Washington Forest Practices Rules.
• Knowledge of timber harvesting systems (including cable systems) and forest road construction principles.
• Knowledge of timber sale and silvicultural contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.