Deadline: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Colville, WA Job Description: Federal Lands Northeast Restoration Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) Recruitment #2024-9-7683 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Colville, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly (See official listing for full details.) Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/18/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Responsibilities: Assist or lead in the planning and implementation of landscape-scale commercial and non-commercial restoration projects in the Colville National Forest. Assist in project layout, including unit boundary establishment, road design, timber marking, and cruising, according to program objectives and relevant state and federal laws. Assist or lead in contract preparation, implementation, and compliance. Review, interpret, and comply with federal design criteria from NEPA and other relevant state and federal laws. Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, government officials, and the public. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in forestry or other applicable natural resources field; OR 4 years experience in forestry or other applicable natural resources field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 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.). 1 year experience using ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually 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 Statewide vanpool program 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. How to Apply: View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4644923/federal-lands-northeast-restoration-specialist-natural-resource-specialist-2-nr?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions.
