Forest Practices Forester

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Forest Practices Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/6/25. 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 South Puget Sound Region as a Forest Practices Forester - Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3). Do you have a passion for environmental protection? Do you want to be a part of making Washington a place that has a sustainable future with fish, wildlife, clean water, and a viable timber industry? The Forest Practices Forester position supports the mission through the Department’s role in implementing the Forest Practices Act on private, state, and local government forestlands. We are seeking to fill two positions, one in the Narrows North Unit and one in the Hood Canal Unit. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and approve, condition, or deny Forest Practices Applications/Notifications.
  • Compliance with Forest Practices Activities.
  • Rule interpretation, pre-application reviews.
  • Facilitate Interdisciplinary Teams of natural resource professionals.
  • Participate in training and professional development.
  • Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships.
  • Thinking critically and strategically while also meeting deadlines.

 

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • An associate’s degree in forestry or a related field; AND four years of professional forestry experience;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
  • Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Skills in verbal and written communication.
  • Skills working as a team lead and member.
  • Tact and Diplomacy with customer-focused skills.
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
South Puget Sound Region - Shelton, WA or Belfair, WA
Salary:

$58,380.00 - $78,468.00 Annually
Job Benefits:

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.
Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4883882/forest-practices…

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