State Lands Forester

State Lands Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training
Location: Olympic Region- Forks, WA

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,811.00 – $5,783.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/2/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

This position works as a member of a team of foresters under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator. The incumbent works independently part of the time, but has regular interaction with foresters, forest engineers, other natural resource professionals as well as other agency/organization members and the general public. This position has split responsibilities between timber sale layout and timber sale contract administration. During timber sales layout this position is responsible for the field design of timber sale proposals including harvest unit design, initial road location, and selection of harvest methods. Work includes the completion of pre-sales documentation packets, containing maps, informational reports and environmental documents. While serving as a contract administrator for DNR timber sales and road plan contracts, this position ensures all contract requirements and payments are met and ensures harvest activities are compliant with the applicable policies and laws. The position also must respond to public and other agency requests relative to state lands management within the district.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement all timber sales assigned from the harvest schedule.
• Analyze, evaluate, and identify habitat location, stream typing/location, potentially unstable slopes, transportation system needs, and harvest system requirements.
• Consult with appropriate professionals with expertise in wildlife, geology, hydrology, engineering, and cultural resources as needed.
• Perform duties of the contract administrator on timber sales ensuring all contract requirements and payments are met and all harvest activities are compliant with the applicable policies and laws.
• Monitor forest roads and transportation system structures within the assigned geographic unit and recommend routine and emergency maintenance.