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Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly
 

Responsibilities:

  • Providing leadership and supervision for one Service Forestry Specialist within the region.
  • Delivering technical expertise to forest landowners and forestry service providers regarding forest management and wildfire risk reduction alternatives.
  • Administer landowner's participation in financial assistance programs and forest health and fuels reduction contracts.
  • Providing technical specifications for forest management practices while incorporating landowner objectives into management recommendations.
  • Building a strong and positive rapport with private landowners, WSU Extension, Conservation Districts, Firewise USA communities, forest collaboratives, coalitions, local schools, and the general public.
  • Collaborating with other foresters, fire management specialists, wildlife biologists, Forest Regulation staff, Fire Managers, Small Forest Landowner technical advisors, and interagency partners.
  • Using GIS technologies to collect and/or analyze data.

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field from an accredited program;
    AND 2 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or a similar environment.
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Valid Public Pest Consultant and Certified Tree Farm Inspector certifications or ability to obtain.
  • Experience in general forest management activities such as forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries.
  • Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
  • Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
  • Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
  • Working independently.
  • Time management
  • Effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
  • Organizational management - has a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
  • Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environments.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.