Responsibilities:

• Timber sale planning and layout to achieve annual volume deliverables following applicable policies, rules, and regulations. This includes performing as lead or supporting forester on harvest unit recon and layout, ensuring operation feasibility, consulting with agency specialists, document preparation and GIS mapping, and interacting with adjacent landowners, DNR recreation staff, tribes, user groups, etc.
• Timber sale contract compliance, including regular sale inspections, ensuring purchasers and operators understand and follow contract requirements, calculating payment security and billing, monitoring and managing safety issues, and dispute resolution.
• Working with the unit forest manager and silviculture specialists to develop and adapt plantation establishment and improvement prescriptions.
• Voluntary participation in the agency's Wildland Fire program.
• Following, exemplifying, and encouraging safety guidelines and practices at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree in forest management or related natural resource field AND one year of forestry experience;
  OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis).
• Knowledge of basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture.
• Experience with computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Experience in navigating using maps, aerial photos, a compass, orthophotos, a clinometer, a radio, a laser rangefinder, GPS, and a chain.
• Experience using GPS and ArcGIS to create maps
• Dedication to a Safe Workplace. Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment by promoting safety as the most important consideration in all tasks and activities and fostering an environment where all employees want to contribute to a culture of safety.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups, both internal and external.
• Work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.
• Being empowered to identify, resolve, or mitigate observed safety concerns.
• Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment by promoting safety as the most important consideration in all tasks and activities and fostering an environment where all employees want to contribute to a culture of safety.
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position works from an assigned duty station (see above). A majority (70%) of the work is performed in isolated, unimproved natural forestry settings. This position must have the ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Office work requires the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desks, files, cabinets, computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.).
• Position requires a large majority (70%) of time in the field and traveling between sites in the work unit. Occasional travel out of the work area is required.
• A valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, which includes coursework in silviculture and mensuration.
• One year of professional forestry experience.
• A current WSDA Pesticide Applicator License.
• Knowledge of Policy for Sustainable Forests, Habitat Conservation Plan, and related agency policies.
• Experience with inspecting, instructing, and working with camp and contract crews to ensure silvicultural prescriptions are met.
• Knowledge of Forest Practice Rules and SEPA process.
• Experience using GPS and ArcGIS products.
• Experience in young stand establishment and maintenance practices and treatments.
• Experience with logging and forest road construction equipment.
• Experience with the timber sales process and contract administration.

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• 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 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.