Deadline: Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Forks, Washington Job Description: State Lands Lead Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training Recruitment #2024-4-7212 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Olympic Region- Forks, WA Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $3,700.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly Responsibilities: This position serves as a lead forester working with a team of foresters under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator. This position works independently part of the time but has regular interaction with foresters, civil engineers, other natural resource professionals as well as other agency/organization members and the general public. This position has split responsibilities within the Presales program between timber sales layout and compliance. During timber sales layout, this position is responsible for the field design of timber sale proposals including harvest unit design, initial road location, and selection of harvest methods. Work includes the completion of presales documentation packets, containing maps, informational reports, and environmental documents. The position will also serve as a contract administrator for DNR timber sales and road plan contracts. The position also must respond to public and other agency requests relative to state lands management within the district. Qualifications: 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 (NRS2 In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2, depending on qualifications. Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS2 In-Training) (Salary range: $3,700 - $4,968 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: $4,174-$5,615 per month): --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. Salary: $3,700.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly Benefits: --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 --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. --Relocation Compensation may be available and considered How to Apply: --View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. --https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4464308/state-lands-lead-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2-nrs1-in-training?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=Post
