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Salary- $52,776.00 – $70,956.00 Annually

Responsibilities:

This position works on a combination of timber sale activities and works with the district silviculture forester.  Duties include contract administration for commercial timber sales, landing and right of way pile burning, timber sale planning and recon, state land access negotiations, and salvage timber sales. The primary responsibilities include timber sale planning, timber sale layout, forester supervision, training and timber sale compliance. Occasional fire suppression duties may be available on a voluntary basis.

Required Qualifications: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource field; or a combination of education and relevant experience, equal to four years. Two years’ experience with Forest Management objectives and Timber Management planning.
  • 6 months supervisory or lead worker experience.
  • Two years’ experience with Forest Management objectives and Timber Management planning.
  • Two years’ experience with Forest Practices rules, forestry laws and practices or similar natural resource regulatory experience.
  • Working experience of logging and forest road construction equipment and use.
  • The ability to effectively communicate using written and verbal communication.
  • An understanding of the use of prescribed fire for silvicultural purposes and fuels reduction.
  • Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
  • The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
  • A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

A Working Knowledge of:

  • Theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of: silviculture of northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management).
  • DNR Core Competencies: 
    • Personal Accountability 
    • Value Others 
    • Compassionate Communication 
    • Inspire Others 
    • Commitment to Excellence 
  • All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.  

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

  • Current knowledge of forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules,
  • A Master’s degree in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource field or a combination of education and relevant experience, equal to six years
  • One year Supervisory or lead worker experience
  • Prescribed fire qualifications – Prescribed Fire RxB 2 or 3, Incident Commander Type 4.
  • Fire line qualifications – Firefighter 1, Heavy Equipment Boss, and Incident Commander Type 4.