Unit Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Required Qualifications:

--A bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field; AND two years of professional forestry experience.

OR An associate degree in forestry or a related field; AND four years of professional forestry experience.

OR A combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

--Experience in applying theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the 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.).

--Professional experience in the application of forest management objectives and timber management planning.

--Experience preparing and/or managing timber sales contracts.

--Experience with ground and cable logging systems, and forest road construction.

--Experience with, and understanding of Forest Practices rules, natural resources law, and practices.

--Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

--Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.

--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.

--Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plan, and associated agency policies and procedures.