State Lands Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)

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):

--AA degree in Forestry or Natural Resource related field;

OR, a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

--Knowledge of forest management objectives, timber management objectives, and silvicultural practices.

--Knowledge of GPS equipment and ESRI GIS program to map unit boundaries and road layouts.

--Knowledge of contracting procedures.

--Knowledge of logging and forest road layout.

--Experience using computer applications such as Arc GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)

(Salary range: $4,299-$5,783 per month):

--A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Natural Resource related field of study;

Or a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

--Experience with forest management objectives, timber management objectives, and silvicultural practices.

--Experience with contracting procedures.

--Logging and forest road layout experience.

--Able to use GPS equipment to map unit boundaries and road layouts.

--Experience using computer applications such as Arc GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.