Employer Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Timber Sales Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)Work Hours flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $3,811.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 1/16/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?Are you someone who loves the outdoors, and is passionate about becoming a natural resources forester working for Washington State? If you love working in the outdoors, appreciate a remote natural environment, have good practical forestry skills, a working knowledge of timber harvesting methods, and enjoy being part of a high-functioning team, then this might be the job for you. The Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region is looking for a Timber Sales Forester to join our North Columbia unit. This position, under the supervision of the Unit forester, will have regular interaction with foresters, forest engineers, other natural resource professionals, other agency/organization members, and the general public. Position responsibilities within the Presales program will include performing as a lead forester on timber sales and timber sale contract compliance including regeneration, and other silvicultural practices with a harvest level of approximately 18MMBF per year. This position may also support the fire suppression program during peak workloads.DutiesTimber sale planning, design, and layout including stream type determination, identification of potentially sensitive areas, boundary location and marking, reserve and legacy tree identification and marking, identifying appropriate harvest systems, and locating roads to access landing locations.Timber sale design that provides appropriate resource protection identified in DNR policies, procedures, and forest practices requirements.Communication and consultation with the public, specialists, and external stakeholders.Harvest plan development that ensures economic and operational viability.Timber sale document preparation including, SEPA, Forest Practices applications, Silvicultural prescriptions, and GIS maps.Timber sale contract development, compliance, and closeout.Timber cruising to evaluate current and planned harvest areas. QualificationsThis 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 of study.OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.Basic 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 working independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks, and adapting to changing needs.Shown ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks, and adapt to changing needs. Natural Resource Specialist 2 (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 experience equivalent.Experience with forest management objectives, timber management objectives, and silvicultural practices.Experience with GPS equipment and ESRI GIS program to map unit boundaries and road layouts.Experience with contracting procedures.Logging and forest road layout experience.Proven experience in computer applications such as Arc GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Shown ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks, and adapt to changing needs. Job Field: Forestry Community Forestry & Arboriculture Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Colville, WA Salary: $45,732.00 - $69,396.00 Annually Job Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:Commitment to organizational health and wellnessWork/life balanceDNR 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 moreLeadership that empowers and supports employeesProfessional development opportunitiesEducational and career development aidPublic Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityRelocation compensationOpportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignmentsA 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. Application Deadline: Mon, 01/27/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4785603/timber-sales-for…
