State Lands Forester

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, reforestation, and intensive forest practices).
• Experience and ability to correctly use topographic maps, aerial photos, compass, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, and GPS equipment.
• Proficient computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, and ARC-GIS, with aptitude for learning new software as needed.
• Experience with timber sale layout.
• Experience with contract compliance.
• Experience implementing current forest management plans, Forest Practice rules, the Habitat Conservation Plan, Policy for Sustainable Forests, and other policies, procedures, and statutes applicable to natural resource management.

Required Competencies: 

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups, both internal and external.
• Ability to think critically, analyze, and make decisions in a dynamic and sometimes stressful environment, and work both independently and as part of a team to reach agency and region goals.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.