State Lands Lead Forester

State Lands Lead 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 3/19/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
This position serves as a lead forester working with a team of foresters under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator. This position works independently part of the time, but has regular interaction with foresters, civil engineers, other natural resource professionals, as well as other agency/organization members and the general public. This position has split responsibilities within the Presales program between timber sales layout and compliance.  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 pre-sales documentation packets, containing maps, informational reports, and environmental documents. The position will also serve as a contract administrator for DNR timber sales and road plan contracts.  The position also must respond to public and other agency requests relative to state lands management within the district.

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.

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

• Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to 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.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.