Service Forester

Service Forestry Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Recruitment #2024-6-A136
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Castle Rock, WA
Location flexibility may be available and considered

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

(See official listing for full details.)

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/07/2024). It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within the Pacific Cascade Region’s Forest Resilience Program. Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about restoring the ecology of our forest ecosystems? Do you enjoy working with diverse landowners and partners, working to find solutions in forest management? Are you passionate about forestry and helping small landowners? Then this job is for you!

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in forestry, forestry education, or closely related field from an accredited program;
  AND 3 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5 years.
• 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.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, FieldMaps, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.