Deadline: Sun, 05/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Naches, Washington Job Description: Federal Lands Restoration Specialist 2, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) Recruitment #2024-4-A173 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Naches, WA. Location flexibility may be available and considered Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,174.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly Responsibilities: --Assist in the planning and implementation of commercial and non-commercial federal restoration projects as a Restoration Specialist within the Federal Lands Program. --Perform project layout, including unit boundary establishment, road design, timber marking, and cruising, according to program objectives and relevant state and federal laws. --Develop and review restoration project contracts and packets for advertisement and auction. --Perform compliance of commercial and non-commercial restoration projects while coordinating -with state and federal partners. --Utilize other natural resource professionals’ expertise in planning management activities to help identify resource protection measures that may be required. --Review, interpret, and comply with federal design criteria from NEPA and other relevant state and federal law. --Assist other Federal Lands Program personnel with restoration projects statewide. Qualifications: --Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or other applicable natural resource field; AND 1 year of experience applying theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession - (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation, weed control, reforestation, intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple-use, inventory, water quality, watershed management, and basic principles of fisheries management.); OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. --Experience with fieldwork in the outdoors. --Experience and competency in ArcGIS; and Office Suite. --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. Salary: $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 Annually Benefits: WA DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: --Commitment to organizational health and wellness --Work/life balance --DNR 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 more --Leadership that empowers and supports employees --Professional development opportunities --Educational and career development aid --Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility --Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments --A comprehensive benefits package that 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. --Relocation Compensation may be available and considered How to Apply: --View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. --Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions. -- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4468743/federal-lands-restoration-specialist-2-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
