Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2024-9-A151
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: South Puget Sound Region- Belfair, WA

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 – $6,539.00 Monthly

Responsibilities:

– Provide on-site and remote technical expertise to forest landowners (and forest landowner service providers) regarding forest management.
– Serve as a senior professional resource for educational programs.
– Administer landowners participation in financial assistance programs and forest health and fuels reduction contracts.
– Provide supervision to one Service Forestry Specialist.
– Enter and document all inquiries and services in the One Stop Shop Online Tracking Tool.
– 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.
– Respond to informational requests for program information, accomplishment data, staff and budget needs, etc.

Required Qualifications:

– – Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field from an accredited program;
AND 2 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
– 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.
– Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
– 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.
– 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.
– Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environments.
– 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.

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