State Lands Forester 2, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training

State Lands Forester 2, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training
Recruitment #2024-4-4702
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battle Ground, WA
Flexible Work Hours and Partial Telework may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,700.00 – $5,615.00 Monthly 

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you interested in a rewarding career in Washington State managing the state’s forests for multiple objectives? If so, we are seeking a Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 1 in training or Natural Resource Specialist 2) to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. Management of trust assets is linked to decisions made during the presales, sales compliance, and silviculture functions of the Region team. The State Lands Forester position is a vital position that contributes to the success of meeting our goals and objectives both long and short term. This position provides professional forestry expertise on DNR uplands managed for current and future citizens of the state to 1) Sustain long-term ecosystem and economic viability, and 2) foster resilient forest lands and the benefits derived from them. This position works under the guidance of the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Forest Practice Rules, the Policy for Sustainable Forests, the Sustainable Harvest Calculation, the Endangered Species Act, and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position reports to a State Lands Unit Forester and must interact with agency staff, the general public, and other state, county, and federal agencies to achieve success on their projects.

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 (NRS2 In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2, depending on qualifications. 

Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS2 In-Training)  
(Salary range: $3,700 – $4,968 per month):

• An associate degree in forest management or related natural resource field;
  Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation, and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis).
• Knowledge of basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture.
• Computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with an aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Knowledge of navigating using maps, aerial photos, compass, orthophotos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, GPS, and chain.
• Experience using GPS devices.
• Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups both internal and external.
• Effectively work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.

Natural Resource Specialist 2  
(Salary range: $4,174-$5,615 per month):

• An associate degree in forest management or related natural resource field AND one year of forestry experience at the entry-level,
  Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience in general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, and statistical analysis).
• Experience in basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture.
• Proficient computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with an aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Experience in navigating using maps, aerial photos, compass, orthos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, GPS, and chain.
• Experience using GPS devices.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment.
• Being empowered to identify, resolve, or mitigate observed safety concerns.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups both internal and external.
• Effectively work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.