Deadline: Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Belfair, WA Job Description: Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)Recruitment #2024-9-A151Full-time, Permanent, Represented positionLocation: South Puget Sound Region- Belfair, WARelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly Responsibilities: Provide on-site and remote technical expertise to forest landowners (and forest landowner service providers) regarding forest management. Serve as a senior professional resource for educational programs. Administer landowners' participation in financial assistance programs and forest health and fuels reduction contracts. Provide supervision to one Service Forestry Specialist. Enter and document all inquiries and services in the One Stop Shop Online Tracking Tool. Participate in training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain credentials such as SAF Certified Forester, Certified Tree Farm Inspector, Public Pest Control Consultant, or others. Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties. Complete special projects as assigned related to policy, legislative preparation, or other tasks. Respond to informational requests for program information, accomplishment data, staff and budget needs, etc. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field from an accredited program;AND 2 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment;OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 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. Experience teaching or providing group presentations. Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences. Salary: $58,380.00 - $78,468.00 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 Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments 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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4671684/service-forester-natural-resource-specialist-3-nrs3?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
