Conservation Easement Cruiser, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/10/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Cruises timber in potential Forestry Riparian Easements and Rivers and Habitat Open Space easements, in compliance with the DNR Timber Cruising handbook, and Program WAC guidance. 
• Determines layout and sampling intensity to achieve statistically acceptable results.
• Understands and obtains relevant data to estimate gross and net volume, including: estimates bole height; estimates form factor; identifies tree species in eastern and western Washington; identifies correct sort and grade; estimates extent of defect and makes appropriate reductions.
• Conducts outreach and advertises for bids for authorized purchase service timber cruise contracts, serves as the point of contact for questions, and recommends the award of contracts to the Conservation Easement Program Manager.
• Oversees and performs cruise contract compliance tasks, such as checking cruise of deliverables, ensuring that cruise data is statistically sound, and verifying accuracy of cruise narratives and reports.
• Maintains fluent use of agency software such as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Atterbury SuperACE to analyze cruise data and produce accurate cruise narratives and reports.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource science/management, or a closely related field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience leading timber cruise projects.
• Advanced level proficiency and knowledge with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
• Experience using software designed to gather and report timber cruise data. Experience collecting data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) in a forest setting.
• Experience using a GIS database and mapping software to include creating and exporting maps.
• Experience in preparing and administering forest management contracts.
• Experience in resource protection buffer layout in a forested setting.
• Ability to work independently with creative adaptability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Convey messages clearly and persuasively.
• Experience providing technical information to a wide variety of audiences, including small forest landowners.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.