Service Forestry Specialist

Service Forestry Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,299.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/23/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering technical expertise to forest landowners and forestry service providers regarding forest management and wildfire risk reduction alternatives.
• Providing technical specifications for forest management practices while incorporating landowner objectives into management recommendations.
• Facilitating landowner participation in financial assistance programs and forest health or fuels reduction contracts.
• 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.
• Making recommendations for appropriate practices to reduce wildland fire potential and enhance forest health on stands of timber near dwellings, high public use areas, and on forested properties.
• Using GIS technologies to collect and/or analyze data.

Required Qualifications: 

• One year of professional forestry experience.
• 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 ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills.
• Skills in oral and written communications, and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
• Organizational management skills with a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and develop or use systems for tracking implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.