District Manager, Natural Resource Specialist

Straits District Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 6 (NRS6)
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,735.00 – $9,065.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/22/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, leads, organizes, and controls the work performed by the organization.
• Manages state trust uplands for the highest and best use, while generating acceptable returns on investments, maintaining future options, and protecting public resources.
• Practices risk management when planning, leading, and organizing work performed within the Straits work unit.
• Be an active participant in the region management team.
• Provides leadership in building and maintaining relationships with groups that hold a stake in how trust lands are managed within the work units.
• Mentor staff and provide a positive working environment where people are respected and valued professionally.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related natural sciences field;
  AND 5 years of relevant experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of forest management objectives, timber management planning, and silvicultural principles.
• Knowledge of the Washington SEPA process, Forest Practices rules, laws, and practices, and associated agency policies.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road construction practices and technology.
• Ability to develop programs, timelines, and track accomplishments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to articulate expectations, develop and mentor staff, and ensure accountability.
• Ability to monitor complex budgets
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.