Employer Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Assistant Forest Practices Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)Location: Northeast Region- Colville and Deer Park, WAWork Hour flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 MonthlyReview of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/18/26. 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 Northeast Region as an Assistant Forest Practices Forester (NRS2). The Northeast Region is currently looking for two Assistant Forest Practices Foresters to join our team! One position will be based out of Deer Park, WA, and is responsible for covering Spokane, Pend Oreille, Southern Stevens, and part of Lincoln Counties. The other position will be based out of Colville, WA, and will be responsible for covering Okanogan, Ferry, and Northern Stevens Counties.These positions assist Forest Practices Unit Foresters in evaluating harvest proposals, stream crossing structures, and protecting Washington’s public resources. This is accomplished by possessing a working knowledge of the Washington State Forest Practice Rules and evaluating and approving/disapproving proposed Forest Practice applications. Assistant Forest Practice Foresters also help facilitate Interdisciplinary teams of natural resource professionals when evaluating proposals.Responsibilities:Review and close out expired Forest Practice Applications (FPA) by conducting site visits and documenting compliance with RCW 76.09 and WAC 222 (Forest Practice Rules)Review class 2/3 Forest Practices Applications Independently review Water Type Modification Forms (WTMFs) for completeness and determine if they can be accepted for review, based on established parameters. Independently gathering input from TFW cooperators and coordinating both office and field ID team reviews of proposals that do not have unanimous concurrence from the TFW cooperatorsCompliance with Forest Practices activitiesCompliance of Forest Practices ApplicationsAssist and fill in for office technicians Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in forestry or other natural resources-related field AND one year of professional natural resource management experience;OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, GIS, and forestry measuring tools.Knowledge of timber harvesting and forest road construction practices. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Northeast Region - Colville, WA or Deer Park, WA Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually Job Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:Commitment to organizational health and wellnessWork/life balanceDNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn moreLeadership that empowers and supports employeesProfessional development opportunitiesEducational and career development aidPublic Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityOpportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignmentsA comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. Application Deadline: Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5266621/assistant-forest…
