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 2/27/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate landowner participation in financial assistance programs and forest health or fuel reduction contracts.
• Provide on-site and remote professional guidance and technical expertise to forest landowners (and forest landowner service providers) regarding forest management.
• Serve as a technical and professional resource for educational programs.
• Participate in training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain credentials such as SAF Certified Forester, Certified Tree Farm Inspector, Public Pest Control Consultant, or others.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties.
• Complete special projects as assigned related to policy, legislative preparation, or other tasks.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s 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.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
• 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.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment.
• Skilled in working independently.
• Good time management skills.
• 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.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.