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Forester - State Lands

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Forks, Washington

Job Type Permanent
Salary $58,380 - $78,468 per year
Benefits http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html
Deadline Oct 13, 2025

Unit Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/06/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as project manager in the implementation of the 5-year harvest plan
  • Organize, monitor, and evaluate the work of the region and division staff
  • Direct timber sales staff in general sale layout, road location, and HCP implementation
  • Develop and foster collaborative relationships with diverse working partners
  • Supervision of a work unit of 3 field foresters, including planning work, setting performance standards, performing evaluations, and guiding training

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, reforestation, and intensive forest practices.
  • Experience and ability to correctly use topographic maps, aerial photos, compass, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, and GPS equipment.
  • Proficient computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, and ARC-GIS, with an aptitude for learning new software as needed.
  • Experience with timber sale layout.
  • Experience with contract compliance.
  • Experience implementing current forest management plans, Forest Practice rules, the Habitat Conservation Plan, Policy for Sustainable Forests, and other policies, procedures, and statutes applicable to natural resource management.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
HOW TO APPLY

View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov

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Category Forestry