State Lands Forester

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

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 08/04/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Olympic Region. We are seeking a State Lands 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.

This position works as a member of a team of foresters under the supervision of the Planning Forester. The incumbent works independently part of the time, but has regular interaction with foresters, forest engineers, other natural resource professionals, as well as other agency/organization members and the general public. This position has split responsibilities between timber sale layout and timber sale contract administration. During timber sales layout, this position is responsible for the field design of timber sale proposals, including harvest unit design, initial road location, and selection of harvest methods. Work includes the completion of presales documentation packets, containing maps, informational reports, and environmental documents. While serving as a contract administrator for DNR timber sales and road plan contracts, this position ensures all contract requirements and payments are met and ensures harvest activities are compliant with the applicable policies and laws. The position also must respond to public and other agency requests relative to state lands management within the district.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement all timber sales assigned from the harvest schedule
• Analyze, evaluate, and identify habitat location, stream typing/location, potentially unstable slopes, transportation system needs, and harvest system requirements.
• Consult with appropriate professionals with expertise in wildlife, geology, hydrology, engineering, and cultural resources as needed.
• Perform duties of the contract administrator on timber sales, ensuring all contract requirements and payments are met and all harvest activities are compliant with the applicable policies and laws.
• Monitor forest roads and transportation system structures within the assigned geographic unit and recommend routine and emergency maintenance.

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 timber sales contract preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession 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.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

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

• One year of professional forestry experience.
• Experience with forest management objectives and timber management planning.
• Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules.
• Experience with timber sales contract preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession 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.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road construction equipment and use.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.