Deadline: Sun, 07/21/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Castle, WA Job Description: Service Forestry Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) Recruitment #2024-6-A136 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Castle Rock, WA Location flexibility may be available and considered Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly The salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 3% for all state employees effective July 1, 2024. Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 07/07/2024). It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. (See official listing for full details.) Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within the Pacific Cascade Region’s Forest Resilience Program. Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about restoring the ecology of our forest ecosystems? Do you enjoy working with diverse landowners and partners, working to find solutions in forest management? Are you passionate about forestry and helping small landowners? Then this job is for you! Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Associate degree in forestry, forestry education, or closely related field from an accredited program; AND 3 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5 years. Experience in general forest management activities such as forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries. Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools. Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, FieldMaps, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated 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 Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 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/4552139/service-forestry-specialist-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions.
