Silviculture Forester

Silviculture Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

• Reforestation and Vegetation Management: Ensure effective reforestation and timely vegetation management, aiming for optimal survival rates, site occupancy, and tree growth.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, summarize, and analyze data related to young forest development to inform management decisions.
• Contract Development: Develop and manage high-quality silvicultural contracts by applying knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Communication and Outreach: Communicate contractual requirements to the public, contractors, and internal partners through written documents, meetings, and public outreach.
• Objective Achievement: Ensure that environmental, social, political, contractual, and fiscal objectives are met. Resolve disputes in accordance with contractual obligations and maintain documentation of resolutions.
• Partner Relations: Foster positive relationships with the community and adjacent landowners. Handle consultations and negotiations to address property line discrepancies, including public meetings, site visits, and communication.
• Safety and Best Practices: Promote a safe work environment and adhere to best management practices. Ensure proper use of herbicides, adherence to rules and regulations, Worker Protection Standards, and department safety protocols.

Qualifications

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications: 
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training)  
(Salary range: $3,811 – $5,117 per month):

• Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to the timber sales program.
• Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices.
• Knowledge of silviculture contract preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry professional as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.)
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.

Natural Resource Specialist 2  
(Salary range: $4,299 – $5,783 per month):

• One year of professional forestry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ecological, silvicultural, and forest management principles.
• Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules.
• Experience with silviculture contract preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry professional as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.)
• Knowledge of current forest practices rules, forestry laws, and practices.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.