Natural Resource Specialist, In-Training

Natural Resource Specialist 2/NRS1 In-Training 
Recruitment #2023-11-7193
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Olympic Region- Forks, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,700.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/7/23. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

This position is responsible for collecting and evaluating data on young forest stands to ensure adequate stocking levels are present in order to meet future forest management goals and objectives. This position is also responsible for analyzing site factors and competing vegetation conditions and planning future silvicultural activities to promote forest health and productivity, increase revenue for the trusts, and sustain wildlife habitat. Additionally, this position prepares and administers silviculture contracts with both private contractors and Olympic Correction Center crews.

Qualifications

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 (NRS2 In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2, depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (NRS2 In-Training)  
(Salary range: $3,700 - $4,968 per month):
 

• Knowledge of all laws, policies, and practices related to timber sales programs.
• Knowledge of timber and land management planning and practices.
• Knowledge of silviculture contract preparation and administration.
• 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.)

Natural Resource Specialist 2  
(Salary range: $4,174-$5,615 per month):
 

• One year of professional forestry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ecological, silvicultural, and forest management principles.
• Experience with current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules.
• Experience with silviculture contract preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of 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.).
• Knowledge of current forest practices rules, forestry laws, and practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.