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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Service Forestry Specialist in Belfair, Washington
Service Forestry Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,299.00 - $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 2/27/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate landowner participation in financial assistance programs and forest health or fuel reduction contracts.
- Provide on-site and remote professional guidance and technical expertise to forest landowners (and forest landowner service providers) regarding forest management.
- Serve as a technical and professional resource for educational programs.
- Participate in training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain credentials such as SAF Certified Forester, Certified Tree Farm Inspector, Public Pest Control Consultant, or others.
- Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties.
- Complete special projects as assigned related to policy, legislative preparation, or other tasks.
*Required Qualifications: *
- Associate's degree in forestry, forestry education, or closely related field from an accredited program AND 3 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5 years.
- Experience in general forest management activities such as forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries.
- Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
- Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment.
- Skilled in working independently.
- Good time management skills.
- Effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
- Organizational management - has a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
