Forester - Presales

Presales Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training
Recruitment #2024-2-2133
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location flexibility may be available and considered: Northwest Region- Arlington or Granite Falls, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,700.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly

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.

Required Qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS2 In-Training)
(Salary range: $3,700 - $4,968 per month):

• Associate degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or similar area of study and one year of experience in a natural resource field

OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

• Knowledge of laws, policies, and practices related to timber harvesting.
• Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices.
• Knowledge of timber sale and silvicultural contracts.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• DNR Core Competencies:
• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Natural Resource Specialist 2
(Salary range: $4,174-$5,615 per month):

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or similar area of study and one year of experience in a natural resource field OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience with timber sale boundary identification and marking, critical features identification and marking, and plot data gathering.
• Knowledge of forest management principles, silvicultural prescriptions, and timber harvesting operations.
• Knowledge of the Washington Forest Practices Rules.
• Knowledge of timber harvesting systems (including cable systems) and forest road construction principles.
• Knowledge of timber sale and silvicultural contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This position provides forestry expertise on DNR-managed state lands and federal lands to achieve agency goals and deliverables. Sustaining long-term ecosystem protection and productivity is achieved through careful planning, diligent project management, and active coordination of input from specialists and stakeholders. The economic viability of these working forests will be maintained by robust communication and teamwork to maintain or enhance revenue-generating activities on trust lands. This position helps the Northwest Region achieve its mission through strong leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and excellent planning. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and manages timber sales and silvicultural activities on trust land, under the guidance of a unit forester. This position works in the office and in the field, implementing DNR policies and procedures including the Habitat Conservation Plan (1997), Policy for Sustainable Forests (2006), relevant WACs including the Forest Practices Rules, and the Multiple Use Concept (RCW 79.10.120).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,400.00 - $67,380.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Arlington, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person