Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3

Presales Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Non-permanent is 7/2026 to 1/2028
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $5,366.00 – $7,213.00 Monthly
The salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective 7/1/2026.
An additional 5% King County duty station pay has also been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/1/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position serves as the South Puget Sound region expert for the State Lands timber sales program regarding presales process, procedures, and standards. 

• Schedule, coordinate, and guide field foresters in preparing timber sale packets and in understanding applicable policies, procedures, and processes.
• Review all direct, region, and board timber sale packets. Coordinate with specialists, district staff, divisions, and other program staff to resolve issues or conflicts with procedures.
• Process timber sale SEPAs, FPAs, and provide Products Sales and Leasing Division information for BNR review and advertisement.
• Calculate timber sale trusts for revenue distribution•Supervise, provide direction to two Contract Specialists to ensure work is performed within agency standards and timber sale timelines are met.
• Assist with conducting timber sale auctions for the region.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related Natural Resource field AND at least two (2) years of professional experience in a natural resource position;
  OR, a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant professional experience in timber sales.
• Experience utilizing computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe, in a professional environment.
• Experience with editing maps in GIS ArcPro.

Required Competencies: 

• Competency in using SharePoint or other web-based programs.
• Knowledge of Forest Practices and SEPA policies and processes.
• Accustomed to reading, writing, and interpreting contract language.
• Facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road construction practices.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Accustomed to working independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve Department and program deliverables.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively provide clear written and verbal direction to a diverse audience (both internal and external) and resolve conflicts.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.