Seed Adaptation Planner, Environmental Planner

Seed Adaptation Planner, Environmental Planner 4 (EP4)
Full-time, Project, Represented position (WFSE)
Anticipated Project is October 2025 - June 2027
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/4/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Do you have a background in reforestation and forest genetics? Are you interested in using your skills to help us plan for adjustments to our reforestation program to deal with climate change and post-fire recovery? 

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity in our Forest Resources Division to do just that. You will collaborate with our genetics and seed program staff, our tree nursery, and our field silviculturists to address the topics of seed sourcing and supply, nursery capacity, and challenging planting site conditions. This is a two-year project position located in the capital city of Olympia. The work will be staged, with initial focus on seed supply. As that planning is completed, the focus will shift to nursery and field operations. This is a great opportunity to increase your familiarity with the “reforestation pipeline” as it exists in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a statewide seed adaptation strategy for DNR trust lands and other managed forests in Washington, in coordination with DNR’s Forest Resilience Division, as well as managers and specialists representing Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Private interests.
• Create a program initiative that improves coordination among forest nurseries and land managers to help ensure adequate seedling supply in average years and allow rapid expansion of capacity in times of high seedling need, such as following major wildfires.
• Develop a plan to improve tree establishment success on harsh sites across ownerships, such as post-wildfire planting in eastern Washington. Coordinate input from managers and specialists from Federal, State, University, Tribal, NGOs, and Private forestry organizations.
• Develop and implement mechanisms to share the strategies and plans listed above with forest managers of all ownership types.