Service Forester

Service Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Non-permanent end date is June 30, 2027

Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $4,517.00 – $6,075.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/15/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Senior Service Forester, provide on-site or remote professional guidance and technical expertise to forest landowners (and forest landowner service providers) regarding forest management and structure risk reduction.
• Assist with facilitating landowner participation in financial assistance programs and forest health or fuel reduction contracts.
• Collaborate with other agency partners to help customize a plan of action for the landowner.
• Serve as a technical and professional resource for educational programs.
• On assigned projects, design work units on the ground for the purpose of utilizing funds within the cost share program.
• Complete home risk assessments.
• Enter and provide documentation for all inquiries and services provided into the One Stop Shop Online Tracking Tool.

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. 

• Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or closely related field from an accredited program;
  AND one year of field experience in forest management;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, or other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.

Required Competencies: 

• Takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and completes assignments with minimal supervision.
• Prioritizes tasks, organizes workload to meet deadlines, and adjusts work plans as needed to maintain productivity and deliver results.
• Skills in oral and written communication to convey messages clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, they can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application materials.

• Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
• Experience working in a positive, responsive, cooperative, collaborative manner with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).
• Experience with government procurement rules, contracting, and administration.
• Experience providing technical assistance, education, and educational materials to non-professional audiences, especially forest landowners.
• Current knowledge of Forest Practices rules; Forest Practices Board Manual guidance; and DNR Forest Practices policies, procedures, and practices.
• Previous experience working with small forest landowners.
• Certified Tree Farm Inspector certification.
• Public Pest Consultant certification.