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Forest Practices Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
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 4/6/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Forest Practices Forester - Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3). Do you have a passion for environmental protection? Do you want to be a part of making Washington a place that has a sustainable future with fish, wildlife, clean water, and a viable timber industry? The Forest Practices Forester position supports the mission through the Department’s role in implementing the Forest Practices Act on private, state, and local government forestlands. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and approve, condition, or deny Forest Practices Applications/Notifications.
  • Compliance with Forest Practices Activities.
  • Rule interpretation, pre-application reviews.
  • Facilitate Interdisciplinary Teams of natural resource professionals.
  • Participate in training and professional development.
  • Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships.
  • Thinking critically and strategically while also meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications: 
 

  • An associate’s degree in forestry or a related field; AND four years of professional forestry experience;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
  • Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Skills in verbal and written communication.
  • Skills working as a team lead and member.
  • Tact and Diplomacy with customer-focused skills.
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace.
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.