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

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. Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) (Salary range: $3,811 - $5,117 per month): --Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to timber sales programs. --Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices. --Knowledge of timber sales contract preparation and administration. --Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession 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 skills. --Facilitation and negotiation skills. Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Salary range: $4,299 - $5,783 --One year of professional forestry experience. --Experience with forest management objectives and timber management planning. --Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules. --Experience with timber sales contract preparation and administration. --Knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession 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. --Knowledge of logging and forest road construction equipment and use. --Well-developed written and verbal communication skills --Facilitation and negotiation skills. --Demonstrated 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.