Deadline: Sun, 05/12/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Washington Location Detail: Belfair, Washington Job Description: State Lands Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS1) Recruitment #2024-4-8537 Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (Anticipated 6-18 months) Location: South Puget Sound Region - Belfair, WA Salary: $3,700.00 - $4,968.00 Monthly Responsibilities: This position serves as an entry-level forester working with a forest engineer under the supervision of the Belfair Unit Manager. The chosen candidate will work independently and as part of a team, with regular interaction with other foresters, forest engineers, other natural resource professionals, as well as other agency/organization members, stakeholders, and the public. The position's responsibilities are split between timber sale layout and compliance. During timber sale layouts the successful candidate will be responsible for the field design of timber sale proposals, including reconnaissance, harvest unit design and implementation, initial road location, and selection of harvest methods. Work includes completion of presales documentation packets containing maps created using ArcGIS, informational reports, and environmental documents. The successful candidate will also eventually serve as a contract administrator for timber sales and road plan contracts. Contract administration duties include working to ensure all road and timber sale contract requirements and payments are met, and ensuring all harvest and road-building activities comply with applicable policies and laws. The candidate may respond to public and other agency requests relative to State Lands management within their respective unit in the Hood Canal District. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: --An Associate's degree in forest management or related natural resource field; OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience. --Knowledge of 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, statistical analysis). --Knowledge of basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture. --Computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS, and ARC-View, with an aptitude for learning new software programs. --Experience in navigating using maps, aerial photos, compass, orthos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, GPS, and chain. --Experience using GPS and ArcGIS to create maps. --Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Salary: $44,400.00 - $59,616.00 Annually Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: --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. How to Apply: --View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. --Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4474189/state-lands-forester-natural-resource-specialist-1-nrs1?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
