Responsibilities:

• Ensures both operability and feasibility of harvest units by developing a logging plan using GIS, LIDAR, aerial photos, field observations, and maps through consultation with engineers, other foresters, and the unit forester for presales, road layout, and harvest plan implementation.
• Creates silvicultural prescriptions by reviewing and analyzing similar stand prescriptions and utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Land Resource Manager (LRM) software, forest practice rules, and field observations while consulting with silviculture specialists to devise a plan to successfully manage stands for long-term sustainability.
• Fosters good working relations with the community and adjacent landowners by being transparent about DNR operations and consulting with adjacent landowners and external stakeholders through various means including; field site visits, and written and oral communication.
• Resolves property line discrepancies, trespasses, cost-share agreements, and access for state lands projects, by consulting with rights-of-way staff, region engineering staff, and local landowners.
• Produces professional documentation that complies with all state and federal regulations and completes all necessary project permitting and paperwork including Forest Practice Applications (FPA), State Environmental Policy Act checklists (SEPA), and HCP checklists. Provides these for review by supervisor, management, and/or Responsible Official.
• Evaluates current and future stand needs to ensure necessary silvicultural treatments are properly scheduled, budgeted, and executed, and assess the success or failure of completed activities using professional experience and knowledge of silvicultural prescriptions, plant biology, site productivity, and forest health. Uses production software to organize and track silvicultural treatments.
• Ensures environmental, social, political, and department objectives are met and any problems or complications are addressed through coordination and consultation with resource specialists (silviculturalist, geologist, biologist, etc.), forest practices, and/or Timber Fish and Wildlife (TFW) partner agency staff. Facilitates consultation through the use of HCP guidance and internal and external policies and rules.
• Achieves habitat goals of the Policy for Sustainable Forests and HCP through planning, assessment, and implementation of treatments that will incorporate long-term forest health, multi-rotational timelines, enduring stand resiliency, and potential future use.
• Communicates contractual requirements, notes and corrects any deficiencies observed or recorded, and addresses any concerns expressed by the public, co-workers, contractors, internal and external stakeholders, and regulators by utilizing clear written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, meeting facilitation, and public outreach.
• Ensures contractual obligations are understood by contractors and compliance staff and have reasonable and achievable results.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources management, or closely related field AND 2 years of professional forestry experience
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Familiar with theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the 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).
• Familiar with developing forest management objectives and timber management planning in practice, and as it relates to associated agency policies and rules.
• Familiar with forest mensuration and survey tools such as GPS, laser measurement devices, compass, clinometer, and other forestry equipment.
• Familiar with software including ArcGIS, cruising software, standard office (Word, Excel, etc.) programs, and mobile devices.
• Timber sales contract preparation and administration experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Field 80%, Office 20%. Field work may be arduous and includes navigating steep and difficult terrain in all weather conditions.
• Travel may be required periodically as a function of this position.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. 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 forest management, forest operations, silviculture, or related natural resource science; and three years of professional forestry experience.
• Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State trust lands.
• Experience with timber marketing and financial appraisals.
• Experience utilizing forest growth and yield simulators.

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• 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 that 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.