Responsibilities:

• Timber sale layout and design including stream type determination, identification of potentially sensitive areas, boundary location and marking, reserve and legacy tree identification and marking, identifying appropriate harvest systems, and locating roads to access landing locations.
• Preparing documents, including SEPA, FPA, and other permits, GIS maps, pre-cruise narratives, and contract documents
• Contract administration on timber harvests, PCT, salvage, fuels treatments, and occasionally planting.
• Planning and doing Forest survey inventories include survival assessments, stocking, verifying targets, pre-commercial thinning, and forest health.

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training)
(Salary range: $3,811 – $5,117 per month):

• AA degree in Forestry or Natural Resource related field; 
  OR, a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of forest management objectives, timber management objectives, and silvicultural practices.
• Knowledge of GPS equipment and ESRI GIS program to map unit boundaries and road layouts.
• Knowledge of contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road layout.
• Experience using computer applications such as Arc GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks.
• Written and verbal skills.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Natural Resource related field of study;
  Or a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience with forest management objectives, timber management objectives, and silvicultural practices.
• Experience with contracting procedures.
• Logging and forest road layout experience.
• Able to use GPS equipment to map unit boundaries and road layouts.
• Experience using computer applications such as Arc GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

• The position’s assigned duty station is Highlands Work Center in Loomis, WA. The large majority (80%) of work is performed alone in isolated unimproved natural areas. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Some (20%) of work is performed in an office setting.
• Position requires a large amount of time in the field traveling alone between project areas or meeting locations and their assigned work center or Home if authorized. Travel may include travel to other areas of the State.
• 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. 

• Contract Development and Administration for Timber Sales, Road Construction, or other silvicultural practices.
• Previous wildland firefighting experience, prescribed fire implementation, burn plan development, and hazardous fuels treatment prescription implementation.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and Forest Practices requirements for wetland and stream delineation for eastern Washington.
• Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career, and seasonal DNR employees.

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
• Statewide vanpool program
• 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.