Service Forester

Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,865.00 – $6,539.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership and supervision for one Service Forestry Specialist within the region.
• Delivering technical expertise to forest landowners and forestry service providers regarding forest management and wildfire risk reduction alternatives.
• Administer landowner’s participation in financial assistance programs and forest health and fuels reduction contracts.
• Providing technical specifications for forest management practices while incorporating landowner objectives into management recommendations.
• Building a strong and positive rapport with private landowners, WSU Extension, Conservation Districts, Firewise USA communities, forest collaboratives, coalitions, local schools, and the general public.
• Collaborating with other foresters, fire management specialists, wildlife biologists, Forest Regulation staff, Fire Managers, Small Forest Landowner technical advisors, and interagency partners.
• Using GIS technologies to collect and/or analyze data.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field from an accredited program;
  AND 2 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or a similar environment.
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid Public Pest Consultant and Certified Tree Farm Inspector certifications or ability to obtain.
• Experience in general forest management activities such as forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries.
• Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
• Working independently.
• Time management
• Effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
• Organizational management – has a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
• Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environments.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.