State Lands Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 (In-Training)

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• Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
• This position serves as a 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.

• 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.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

• Benefits
• Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
• 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
• 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
• Comprehensive benefits package

At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.