Responsibilities:

• Creates silvicultural prescriptions by reviewing and analyzing similar stand prescriptions and utilizing GIS, LRM, forest practice rules, and field observations while consulting with silviculture specialists to devise a plan to successfully manage stands for long-term sustainability.
• 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 the purpose of presales, road layout, and harvest plan implementation.
• Produces professional documentation that complies with all state and federal regulations and completes all necessary project permitting and paperwork (FPA, SEPA), for review by supervisor, management, and/or Responsible Official, by utilizing excellent technical writing skills and review of previously completed documents.
• Analyzes data from models and inventory to evaluate proper silviculture treatments including reforestation and timely vegetation management to achieve acceptable survival, site occupancy, and maximum tree growth rates.
• Uses professional experience, judgment, and knowledge of silvicultural prescriptions, plant biology, tree growth and physiology, site productivity, forest stand dynamics, and forest health, to plan and execute proper plot and sample design and measurement techniques for the collection of accurate survey data.
• Achieves habitat goals of the Teanaway Community Forest Management Plan 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.
• Builds and maintains public/private partnerships with the TCF user groups, and regional recreational and outdoor interest groups.
• Ensures contractors and compliance staff understand contractual obligations and have reasonable and achievable results.

Required Qualifications: 

• An associate degree in forest management or related natural resource field; AND one year of forestry experience at the entry level.
  OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience in 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, and statistical analysis).
• Experience using forest measurement instruments such as clinometer, GPS, laser rangefinder, compass, etc.
• Experience using software including ArcGIS, standard office (Word, Excel, etc.) programs and mobile devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Field 70%, Office 30%
• 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, or silviculture and three years of professional forestry experience.
• Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State Trust lands.
• Harvest unit and forest road layout experience.
• Timber sales contract preparation and administration experience.
• Experience utilizing forest growth and yield models.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.

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.