Natural Resources Restoration Specialist

Central Unit Restoration Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) – Wenatchee, WA 
Northwest Unit Restoration Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) – Arlington, WA 

Full-time, Project, Represented positions (WPEA)
Anticipated Project Employment is through June 2037
Work Hours and Full Telework flexibility available; Ability to report to duty station daily is required
Salary: $5,111.00 – $6,870.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 7/30/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and implement commercial and non-commercial federal restoration projects as the Federal Lands Program’s Unit Restoration Specialist.
• Perform project layout, including unit boundary establishment, road design, timber marking, and cruising, according to program objectives and relevant state and federal laws.
• Develop and review restoration project contracts and packets for advertisement and auction.
• Perform compliance of commercial and non-commercial restoration projects while coordinating with state and federal partners.
• Review, interpret, and comply with federal design criteria from NEPA and other relevant state and federal laws.
• Coordinate with USFS staff and DNR division and region staff to identify suitable projects to be incorporated in the Forest’s and Program’s program of work.
• Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, governmental officials, and the public.
• May supervise a work unit of up to two permanent Restoration Specialists (NRS2).
• Assist other Federal Lands Program personnel with restoration projects statewide.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your Application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

• A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, forestry or related area of specialty AND (2) two years of professional experience in natural resources, forestry, or related area of specialty; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience applying theory, policies, principles, and practices of the forestry profession (i.e., fundamentals of silviculture of northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation, weed control, reforestation, intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management, and basic principles of wildlife and fisheries management).
• Experience applying the theory and principles of Good Neighbor Authority.