Service Forestry Specialist

Required Qualifications: 
 

• Associate’s 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.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
• 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.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment.
• Skilled in working independently.
• Good time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
• Organizational management - has a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.