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 consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 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 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 a position in the Narrows North Unit. Narrows North includes Kitsap County and the Gig Harbor area within Pierce County and Vashon/Maury Island within King County. If you enjoy working independently while collaborating with other experts, including diverse landowners, foresters, consultants, loggers, wildlife biologists, geologists, engineers, and local government entities, including the education of diverse landowners, consultants, and loggers about forest practices and enforcement of the Forest Practices Act, the Forest Practices Field Forest position might be a great fit for you!Responsibilities:Review and approve, condition, or deny Forest Practices Applications/Notifications.Compliance of 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. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: South Puget Sound Region - 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 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/5267007/forest-practices…
