Deadline: Sun, 09/10/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Battle Ground Job Description: State Lands Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2/NRS1 In-Training Recruitment #2023-8-3013 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battle Ground, WA. Recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in Menlo, Chehalis and Castle Rock. Salary: $3,700.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/5/23. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit material as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you interested in a rewarding career in Washington State managing the state’s forests for multiple objectives? If so, we are seeking a Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 1 in training or Natural Resource Specialist 2) to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. Management of trust assets is linked to decisions made during the presales, sales compliance, and silviculture functions of the Region team. The State Lands Forester position is a vital position that contributes to the success of meeting our goals and objectives both long and short term. This position provides professional forestry expertise on DNR uplands managed for current and future citizens of the state to 1) Sustain long-term ecosystem and economic viability; and 2) foster resilient forest lands and the benefits derived from them. This position works under the guidance of the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Forest Practice Rules, the Policy for Sustainable Forests, the Sustainable Harvest Calculation, the Endangered Species Act, and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position reports to a State Lands Unit Forester and must interact with agency staff, the general public and other state, county, and federal agencies to achieve success on their projects. Responsibilities: Presales -Develop harvest designs using professional experience, judgment, and knowledge of natural resource management fundamentals, as well as GIS, field observations, and maps. -Research various elements of the timber sales paper plan utilizing field observations, GIS, preliminary cruising, growth model software, cable harvest analysis, and GPS equipment. Locate and classify streams and wetlands in accordance with appropriate HCP or forest practices requirements. -Delineate timber sale boundaries that are operationally feasible and comply with policies, rules, and regulations. -Collect data for timber sale boundaries, streams, wetlands, leave trees, roads, etc. utilizing GPS (Garmin, Trimble, iPad, etc.), DNR Garmin software, or hand traversing. -Identify and lay out road locations in a manner that produces practical and maintainable forest roads that comply with applicable policies, rules, and regulations. -Assess and identify leave tree areas utilizing on-the-ground observations in combination with knowledge of the HCP, L&I regulations, Forest Practices rules, logging systems and consultation with biologists, geologists, silviculturists, and L&I consultants. -Create standardized final map products utilizing GIS, local mapping protocols, and consultation with GIS specialists. -Complete necessary permitting and paperwork utilizing applicable software and knowledge of standards, rules and regulations to create a timber sale document packet that complies with all procedures, policies, and state and federal regulations. -Foster good working relations with the community and adjacent landowners by being transparent about our operations. Timber Sale Compliance -Clearly communicate contractual requirements and sale processes to the public, purchasers, and internal stakeholders by utilizing professional communication skills including clearly written documents, meeting facilitation to internal and external stakeholders, and public outreach. -Ensure environmental, social, political, contractual, and fiscal objectives are met by resolving disputes to the full extent utilizing an understanding of contractual obligations, clear written documentation, and experience with prior compliance work. Technical Aspects of Timber Sale Compliance Include: -Provide trust beneficiaries with revenue by calculating payment securities and billing schedules utilizing a full understanding of fiscal principles associated with road construction and timber harvest. -Appraise and evaluate the application and implementation of rules and regulations governing harvest and operations associated with timber sales. This will be achieved through site visits utilizing knowledge and experience with the objective of determining potential environmental and economic mitigation and/or compensation as needed. Silviculture -Evaluate current stand conditions and formulate a professional summary for the purpose of developing a long-term management plan. This will be done in coordination with fellow professionals to develop prescriptions. -Evaluate young stands using professional experience and knowledge of silviculture principles. Qualifications: Qualifications This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan that may be extended to a maximum of 36 months. 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 (NRS2 In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2, depending on qualifications. Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS2 In-Training) required qualifications (Salary range: $3,700 - $4,968 per month): -An Associate’s degree in forest management or related natural resource field; OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience. -Knowledge of general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis). -Knowledge of basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture. -Computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with an aptitude for learning new software programs. -Knowledge of navigating using maps, aerial photos, compass, orthophotos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, GPS, and chain. -Experience using GPS devices. -Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment. -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. -Effectively work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals. Natural Resource Specialist 2 will meet the NRS1 required qualifications in addition to the qualifications below: (Salary range: $4,174-$5,615 per month): -An Associate’s degree in forest management or related natural resource field; and one year of forestry experience at the entry level, Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience. -Experience in general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis). -Experience in basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture. -Proficient computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with aptitude for learning new software programs. -Experience in navigating using maps, aerial photos, compass, orthos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, GPS, and chain. -Being empowered to identify, resolve or mitigate observed safety concerns. Miscellaneous: Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment: -Significant amounts of work are performed alone in isolated unimproved forested environments. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Office work requires use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g. desks, files, cabinets, computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.) in a climate-controlled building. -Position requires a significant amount of time in the field traveling alone between timber sale activities and work center. Travel out of town overnight is necessary to attend required trainings and meetings on an occasional basis. -A valid unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years. -Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. -Ability to obtain and maintain a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License. Salary: $44,400 - $67,380 Annually Benefits: http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html How to Apply: To view a complete position description and application instructions visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4181267/state-lands-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs1-in-training?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
