Service Forester

Service Forester, 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

Responsibilities:

• Allocate and disburse all federal and state cost-share funds before the expiration date of the funds so that no unallocated funds remain to be returned.
• Ensure funds are being spent and work is being completed before projects expire in the work unit.
• Ensure clear communication is occurring with landowner projects and that landowners are being followed up with promptly on Cost Share work.
• Assist Planner with the development of fuels reduction contract proposals in pre-identified areas.
• Monitoring field work and providing as-needed status reports of accomplishments to the North SF Planner.
• Keeping appropriate records and databases of projects and accomplishments.
• Help with the development of Requests for Quotes and Qualifications (RFQQs) and Contracts, as well as project layout and outreach.
• Act as Project Manager to ensure technical portions of the contract are administered properly.
• Attend and/or administer contractor workshops, or landowner presentations, etc., to distribute Stewardship and forest health information and management techniques to small forest landowners in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
• Approve forest management plans as DNR representative; all approved plans include required elements in Washington State interagency Forest Management Plan (FMP) Guidelines and are sent to the region for inclusion into databases.
• Provide employees with a comprehensive onboarding, including how their contributions fit into the agency’s values, culture, and mission.
• Set clear job performance standards and expectations, and provide timely feedback to ensure prompt correction and mastery of duties assigned.
• Provide employees with the tools and resources to develop, plan, and pursue further career opportunities that will bring value to the employee and the agency.
• Foster an environment in which employees are “problem-solvers” to support innovation, continuous process improvement, and public service.
• Recognize and reinforce high performance, public service, problem solving, innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, fostering commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience in professional forest management techniques.
• Knowledge of Forest Health condition class and related fuel management strategy.
• Experience with state forest practices rules and related regulations.
• Experience working on unfamiliar and difficult terrain by vehicle and on foot.
• Personal organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Experience reading maps and interpreting information on aerial photos.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.