Deadline: Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Forks, WA Job Description: Silviculture Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)Recruitment #2024-9-6290Full-time, Permanent, Represented positionsLocation: Olympic Region- Forks, WARelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $3,811.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly Key aspects of the job include: Data Collection and Evaluation: Assessing young forest stands to ensure they meet future forest management goals. This involves analyzing stocking levels and site factors to plan appropriate silvicultural activities. Silvicultural Planning: Developing strategies to promote forest health, productivity, and revenue. This includes addressing competing vegetation conditions and planning future activities to support sustainable forest management. Contract Preparation and Administration: Working with private contractors and Olympic Correction Center crews to implement silviculture contracts effectively. The location in Forks on the Olympic Peninsula offers a beautiful and diverse natural environment, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore trails, rivers, and coastlines.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork and planning, is committed to sustainability, and appreciates living in a picturesque and outdoor-centric area. If you’re interested in applying, make sure to highlight your experience in forestry, data analysis, and contract management in your application. Responsibilities: Reforestation and Vegetation Management: Ensure effective reforestation and timely vegetation management, aiming for optimal survival rates, site occupancy, and tree growth. Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, summarize, and analyze data related to young forest development to inform management decisions. Contract Development: Develop and manage high-quality silvicultural contracts by applying knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Communication and Outreach: Clearly communicate contractual requirements to the public, contractors, and internal stakeholders through written documents, meetings, and public outreach. Objective Achievement: Ensure that environmental, social, political, contractual, and fiscal objectives are met. Resolve disputes in accordance with contractual obligations and maintain documentation of resolutions. Stakeholder Relations: Foster positive relationships with the community and adjacent landowners. Handle consultations and negotiations to address property line discrepancies through various means, including public meetings, site visits, and communication. Safety and Best Practices: Promote a safe work environment and adhere to best management practices. Ensure proper use of herbicides, adherence to rules and regulations, Worker Protection Standards, and department safety protocols. Qualifications: This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.Required Qualifications:Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) (Salary range: $3,811 - $5,117 per month): Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to the timber sales program. Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices. Knowledge of silviculture contract preparation and administration. Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry professional as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.) Written and verbal communication. Facilitation and negotiation skills. Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Salary range: $4,299 - $5,783 per month): One year of professional forestry experience Demonstrated knowledge of ecological, silvicultural, and forest management principles. Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules. Experience with silviculture contract preparation and administration. Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry professional as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management.) Knowledge of current forest practices rules, forestry laws, and practices. Written and verbal communication. Facilitation and negotiation skills. Salary: $45,732.00 - $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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4665743/silviculture-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2-nrs1-in-training?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
