Employer Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Federal Lands Northeast District Unit Restoration Specialist, 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 MonthlyResponsibilities:Lead, plan, and implement commercial and non-commercial federal restoration projects as the Federal Lands Northeast Unit Restoration Specialist on the Colville National Forest.Organize and coordinate project tasks to ensure the timely delivery of objectivesPerform 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.Review, interpret, and comply with federal design criteria from NEPA and other relevant state and federal laws.Coordinate with USFS staff and DNR division and region staff to identify suitable projects to be incorporated in the Forest’s and Program’s program-of-work.Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, government officials, and the public.Supervise a work unit of restoration specialists.Assist other Federal Lands Section personnel with restoration projects statewide. diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, forestry, or a related area of specialty and two years of professional experience in a natural resource program area.To include: A minimum of 1 year demonstrated application of theory and principles of Good Neighbor Authority AND 1 year of demonstrated experience applying theory, policies, 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 wildlife and fisheries management);OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Skills in positive, responsive, cooperative, and collaborative interaction with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Northeast Region - Colville, 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: Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4912179/federal-lands-no…
