Unit Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4865.00 - $6539.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 05/25/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing land management needs and developing management/timber harvest plans - perform senior-level project manager tasks leading to the development and maintenance of a dynamic 5-year forest management plan for timber harvest and silviculture activities in the assigned geographic unit. This plan complies with all applicable policies, procedures, and laws and includes the following:
  • Implementing management/timber harvest plan - Perform senior-level project manager tasks leading the implementation of the dynamic 5-year forest management plan for the geographic unit. This involves organizing, monitoring, and evaluating the work of the region and division staff below, making any necessary program/plan adjustments.
  • Unit management - Verifies various aspects of the forest management plan and modifies as needed before and during implementation.  Responsible for setting unit priorities, making decisions independently, and is responsible for the flow and completion of work within the geographic unit.
  • Supervision - Coordinate with District and other Unit Managers to ensure foresters are qualified and remain qualified through appropriate training for the job. Encourage, mentor, and recommend career development opportunities for unit staff.
  • Public/Partner Collaboration (Partner Outreach) - Works to resolve sensitive resource issues with a variety of partners. Develop and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external partners to find creative and innovative solutions. Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, governmental officials, and the public where there is involvement in sensitive, complex issues in the Unit. Act as the Department’s representative in reacting to constituent or business partner inquiries.
  • Safety - Maintains a safe working environment for employees and self. Enforces Agency safety guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules related to employee activities in the workplace. Even though safety accounts for 2% of the duties, it will be at the forefront of all positions' duties, 100% of the time.

Required Qualifications: 

• An Associate’s degree in forestry or a related field AND four years of relevant experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in applying 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.)
• Professional experience in the application of forest management objectives and timber management planning.
• Experience preparing and/or managing timber sales contracts.
• Experience with ground and cable logging systems and forest road construction.
• Experience with and understanding of Forest Practices rules, natural resources law, and practices.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
• Experience supervising and mentoring employees.
• Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plan, and associated agency policies and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.