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- Silviculture Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 – WA DNR
- Conservation Easement Cruiser, Natural Resource Specialist 3 – WA DNR
- Kendall Presales and Compliance Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)/NRS1 In-Training – WA DNR
- Forester, Lassen Forestry District – Sierra Pacific Industries
- Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 – WA DNR
- Chelan Fire Management Officer (FMO), Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager- WA DNR
- Wildland Fire Management Supervisor – WA DNR
- Nursery Research Specialist – Weyerhaeuser
- Region Harvest Planner – Weyerhaeuser
- District Forester
Burney Forestry District – Sierra Pacific Industries - District Forester Fortuna Forestry District – Sierra Pacific Industries
- Ahtanum Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML) – WA DNR
- Bird Banding Internship – Klamath Bird Observatory
Salary: $51,588.00 – $69,396.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-4-1538-02557
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4896793/silviculture-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2.
Are you an individual who has a passion for silviculture? Are you committed to working with other natural resource specialists to meet the reforestation and young stand management needs on state trust lands? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for an individual to fill their Silviculture Forester position in the South Puget Sound Region.
Duties
Responsibilities:
The chosen candidate works under the supervision of the district silviculturist and is responsible for implementing the Department’s reforestation and young stand management activities on state trust lands. This position requires a large majority (70%) of time in the field and traveling between sites in the work unit. The incumbent will work independently much of the time but will work with a team of foresters and will also have frequent interactions with forest crew supervisors, other agency staff, contractors, the general public, and other state, county, and federal agencies. Primary responsibilities will include scheduling and completing surveys, complying with silviculture activities and contracts such as herbicide treatments, slashing, pre-commercial thinning, and tree planting. At times, noxious weed control will also be performed. The chosen candidate will perform as lead forester on silviculture contracts and DNR crews. This position may occasionally work with the timber sale program.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in forest management or a related natural resource field:
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Knowledge of young stand establishment and maintenance practices and treatments.
- Knowledge of general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis).
- Experience in basic mensuration, forest biology, and silviculture.
- Experience with computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, ARC-GIS/ARC-View, with aptitude for learning new software programs.
- Experience navigating using digital maps, GPS, and compass.
- Demonstrates leadership in maintaining and developing a safe and healthy work environment. Being empowered to identify, resolve, or mitigate observed safety concerns.
- Knowledge of general forest management theory (timber management planning, silviculture, appraisal techniques, timber sales, contract preparation and administration, forest fire prevention and suppression, logging and forest road construction, reforestation methods, public relations, statistical analysis).
- Knowledge of basic forest mensuration and forest biology.
- Proficient computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, and an aptitude for learning new software programs.
- Ability to navigate using mobile devices, maps, aerial photos, compass, and GPS.
- Ability to inspect, instruct, and work with contract crews to ensure silvicultural prescriptions are met.
- Ability to traverse unit boundaries and accurately create a map in GIS.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups both internal and external.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The position works from an assigned duty station. A majority (70%) of the work is performed in isolated, unimproved natural forestry settings. The individual must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field and traverse uneven, moderate to very difficult terrain. Must be willing to work alone and in remote terrain and all weather conditions. Office work requires the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desks, files, cabinets, computers, telephones, copy machines, etc.).
- Position requires a large majority (70%) of time in the field and traveling between sites in the work unit. Occasional travel out of the work area is required.
- Acquire and maintain Pesticide application license.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Two years of professional forestry experience:
OR a Master of Science degree in forest management or a closely related subject. - Two years of professional forestry experience in young stand establishment (including experience with herbicide application) and maintenance practices and treatments.
- Two years of experience using GPS and ArcGIS products.
- Knowledge of Policy for Sustainable Forests, Habitat Conservation Plan, and related agency policies.
- Knowledge of Forest Practice Rules and SEPA process.
Salary: $58,380.00 – $78,468.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-3-A264-02290
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4887125/conservation-easement-cruiser-natural-resource-specialist-3-nrs3.
Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve small forest landowners by compensating them for the economic impacts of the Forest Practices Rules? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Conservation Easement Cruiser to manage the timber cruises for both the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP) and the Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program (RHOSP), by performing detailed cruises of eligible areas, managing timber cruise contracts with 3rd parties, and performing check cruises. This position performs statewide efforts to schedule, plan, and set up timber cruises or timber cruise contracts in accordance with Washington statutes, on behalf of the small forest landowners of Washington and the Small Forest Landowners Office.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Cruises timber in potential Forestry Riparian Easements and Rivers and Habitat Open Space easements, in compliance with the DNR Timber Cruising handbook, and Program WAC guidance.
- Determines layout and sampling intensity to achieve statistically acceptable results.
- Understands and obtains relevant data to estimate gross and net volume, including: estimates bole height; estimates form factor; identifies tree species in eastern and western Washington; identifies correct sort and grade; estimates extent of defect and makes appropriate reductions.
- Conducts outreach and advertises for bids for authorized purchase service timber cruise contracts, serves as the point of contact for questions, and recommends the award of contracts to the Conservation Easement Program Manager.
- Oversees and performs cruise contract compliance tasks, such as checking cruise of deliverables, ensuring that cruise data is statistically sound, and verifying accuracy of cruise narratives and reports.
- Maintains fluent use of agency software such as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Atterbury SuperACE to analyze cruise data and produce accurate cruise narratives and reports.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource science/management, or closely related field;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - At least 2 years’ experience leading timber cruise projects.
- Advanced level proficiency and knowledge with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
- Experience using software designed to gather and report timber cruise data. Experience collecting data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) in a forest setting.
- Experience using a GIS database and mapping software to include creating and exporting maps.
- Experience in preparing and administering forest management contracts.
- Experience in resource protection buffer layout in a forested setting.
- Ability to work independently with creative adaptability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Convey messages clearly and persuasively.
- Experience providing technical information to a wide variety of audiences, including small forest landowners.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The work will be split between work in an office/teleworking setting (60%) and work in the field (40%). Field work will be conducted in isolated, managed forests throughout Washington State; must be able to traverse by foot in uneven terrain safely and may be exposed to inclement weather, insects, and wildlife. Office work is done at an open workstation (i.e., “cubicle”) in the Forest Regulation Division’s work area at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia or through teleworking when appropriate. With approval from the Appointing Authority, teleworking for a portion of work time is an option.
- Travel will be required with a few overnight stays a month. Field work will be accessed by vehicle, often in remote areas on unpaved road surfaces.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of delineation of Channel Migration Zones and critical habitat for state-listed threatened or endangered species.
- Current working knowledge of WA state forest practices statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and agency practices.
- Highly motivated toward accomplishing goals.
- Experience working with small forest landowners.
- 3 or more years’ experience in timber cruising.
Salary: $45,732.00 – $69,396.00 Annually
Location: Skagit County – Sedro Woolley, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-4-6757-02419
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 4/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4892139/kendall-presales-and-compliance-forester-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2-nr.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region as a Kendall Presales and Compliance Forester.
Are you someone who has strong organizational skills, can manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, appreciates the importance of good communication and follow-up, and enjoys working outdoors? Do you want to partner with a great group of hard-working and dedicated professionals who plan, design, layout, and comply with timber harvests in northwest Washington? If so, this is the position for you!
The successful candidate designs and compiles timber sales for the Baker District as part of the Kendall Unit team. This will include boundary traversing, collecting and analyzing plot data, incorporating the Department’s Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), Policy for Sustainable Forests (PSF) and applicable Forest Practices Rules into the design, completing all documentation and analyses including a Forest Practices Application (FPA) and SEPA, and developing silvicultural prescriptions for long term management. In addition, inspecting active timber harvest operations for contract compliance and tracking payments for products sold will occur throughout the Baker District. If you enjoy forestry challenges and watching your work come to fruition, this is the place for you! The position will have a duty station in Sedro Woolley, WA. The varied terrain and microclimates in Baker District provide many timber sale design challenges from steep terrain needing adequate logging system evaluations, unstable slopes that require identification, protection and mitigation of impacts from harvesting, complex and unique habitats that are managed and/or protected under the agency’s HCP, and timber harvest and silvicultural prescriptions that are developed for variable retention harvests, variable density thinnings and small-wood commercial thinnings. Presales and compliance work will include interacting with regulatory staff, purchasers, contractors, stakeholders, tribal partners, and neighbors.
This position primarily works in the Baker District, which is located in Whatcom and Skagit Counties in the beautiful Cascade Mountain foothills. Sedro Woolley is a growing community where logging and high tech come together, maintaining a robust economy and high quality of life. Bellingham is less than an hour away, and Seattle is less than two hours away. Have the best of both worlds by enjoying the outdoors near the Salish Sea and the Cascade Mountains, while having all the options of larger cities close by.
Duties
Responsibilities:
Presales Design
- Research and analyze the operational feasibility of harvest units. Develop a feasible timber harvest plan using GIS, LIDAR, logging system analysis software, aerial photos, field observations, and maps, and consult with engineers, biologists, other foresters, and the unit forester to implement good presales designs and forest road planning. Operational feasibility is critical. Analyze and ensure all planned timber sale units are safe, meet economic and fiduciary requirements, and compliment long-term watershed and landscape objectives and protect or mitigate environmental concerns. Harvest units will be examined and selected by analyzing ecological constraints, economic constraints, and social constraints.
- Research and devise appropriate silvicultural prescriptions, review, and analyze similar stand prescriptions and utilize GIS, department planning and database software, growth and yield models, department protocols, Forest Practice Rules, and field observations while consulting with the region silviculturist and in some cases the biologist to devise a plan to successfully regenerate harvested areas or plan habitat treatments that meet department policies.
- Foster good working relations with community members and adjacent landowners and be transparent about operations. Under the guidance of the unit forester, communicate with adjacent landowners and external stakeholders through various means, including public meetings, field site visits, and use written and oral communication strategies to resolve property line discrepancies, cost share agreements, and access for state lands projects. Present during education and information sharing opportunities.
- Implement HCP requirements and PSF requirements on state lands, such as legacy cohorts and sensitive area protections like potentially unstable slopes, riparian areas, old-growth stands, and cultural resources, all while maintaining a feasible harvest operation by coordinating site visits and consulting with biologists, geologists, archeologists, and silviculturists.
- Assess, review, and implement all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, and incorporate any specialist input into the pre-sales design process and timber sales contract. Appropriately assess, classify, delineate, and buffer all waters and wetlands within and adjacent to the harvest area. Field observations, LIDAR, biologist consultation, and formal and informal training will be utilized to apply the appropriate buffers per the department’s HCP and PSF.
- Use GPS to collect data for boundaries, streams, wetlands, trees, and road locations. Delineate a timber sale boundary that allows for feasible harvest operations that comply with all policies, rules, and regulations. GPS points will be collected to create shapefiles in GIS. The HCP, PSF, Forest Practices Rules, and all other applicable rules and regulations will be followed, and specialists will be consulted.
- Flag and traverse new forest road locations that comply with all rules and regulations. Consultation with specialists, including engineers, geologists, and Forest Practices foresters, is required, and projects will utilize LiDAR, GIS, and specialized roads training and forestry equipment such as GPS, clinometer, compass, maps, string box, and laser to achieve this objective. Results will be entered into the software as directed by the unit forester or project engineer.
- Create a timber sale packet that complies with all state and federal regulations and department protocols. Using professional experience, complete all necessary permitting and paperwork (FPA, SEPA, HCP checklist, contract), while reviewing previously completed documents found on the department’s Timber Sale Document Center (TSDC). Working knowledge of GIS is required to create maps that support the FPA, SEPA, and timber sale contract.
Timber Sale Compliance
- Ensure contract requirements are reviewed and understood by coordinating a pre-work meeting with the purchaser and operator. Ensure contract requirements are met during active logging operations by field compliance visits and active communication with the purchaser and operators. Utilize a strong working knowledge and in-depth understanding of timber sale objectives and contract clauses.
- To provide trust beneficiaries with revenue, payment securities, and billing schedules will be calculated utilizing a full understanding of fiscal principles associated with road construction and timber harvest operations.
- Ensure regulatory, environmental, social, political, and fiscal objectives are met by consulting and coordinating with resource specialists using HCP guidance, internal and external policy requirements, interdisciplinary team meetings, and knowledge and experience.
- Maintain a compliance packet containing all the relevant permits, documents, maps, and forms, including FPA conditioning, prepared notes to the contract administrator, road use permits, and cutting line agreements that may require additional communication steps. Keep a compliance diary that records interactions with purchasers and operators, including corrective actions, disputes, timelines met, and accomplishments.
- Minimize any financial and resource damage to the active timber sale area and ensure the protection of surrounding resources. This will be achieved through site visits utilizing local knowledge and experience, to determine potential environmental and economic impacts and mitigations and/or compensation as needed.
Qualifications
This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24 month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training) or Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2), depending on qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (In-Training)
(Salary range: $3,811 – $5,117 per month):
- Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or similar area of study;
OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent. - Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment.
- Communication Effectiveness.
- Team Leadership: Actively takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
- Customer Focus: Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction offered by the organization.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Natural Resource Specialist 2
(Salary range: $4,299 – $5,783 per month):
- Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or similar area of study AND 1 year of experience in a natural resource field;
OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent. - Knowledge of timber sale boundary identification, mapping, and marking; critical features identification (riparian, slope stability, habitat, forest health) and plot data gathering.
- Knowledge of forest management principles, silvicultural prescriptions, and timber harvesting operations (including cable systems and thinning techniques).
- Knowledge of forest road construction principles.
- Knowledge of timber sale and silvicultural contract administration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License.
- Approximately 75% of time is spent in the field, 25% in the office. Fieldwork involves driving forest roads in a variety of conditions, working alone in remote areas, and working in all inclement weather conditions across a variety of steep and rugged terrain. Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field on moderate to very difficult terrain. Must be willing to work alone and in remote terrain and all weather conditions.
- Position requires a significant amount of time in the field, traveling alone between timber sales or silviculture activities and a work center. Travel out of town overnight may be necessary to attend required trainings and meetings on an occasional basis.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of the theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern United States (Fundamentals of: silviculture of Northwest tree species, markets and economics, cruising methods, timber sale layout, logging methods, forest road engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, watershed management and basic principles of wildlife and fisheries habitat).
- Experience with timber harvesting systems (including cable systems) and forest road construction principles.
- Experience with timber sale and silvicultural contract administration.
- Experience implementing the Washington Forest Practices Rules.
- Ability to use GIS software to create maps and manage data.
- Proven ability in office computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with facilitation and negotiation.
Our more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in the Western United States are sustainably managed by professionals in our Forestry Division. Currently, our Lassen Forestry District has an opening for a qualified District Forester to sustainably manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta and Tehama counties. This position involves working with California Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) to prepare harvest plans and administer harvest operations. The successful applicant is expected to work out of our Lassen District office located in Anderson, California.
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3866904062025.
Close date 05/01/2025
About the Position
- Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work, mapping, and writing
- Administer contracts for field operations including marketing, logging, and road construction
- Effectively and professionally represent the Company, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agencies
- Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads, and watercourse surveys
- Assist in reforestation activities, including planting and site preparation
- Forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
- Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
Qualifications
- Current valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep forest roads
- A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam after qualification through a combination of educational and/or work experience
- Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and fieldwork involved in THP preparation
- Basic understanding of logging, road construction, and reforestation operations
- Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Salary: $51,588.00 – $69,396.00 Annually
Location: Okanogan County – Omak, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-3-7601-02108
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/27/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4878484/education-and-enforcement-warden-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as an Education and Enforcement Warden, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2). The Recreation Warden, based out of Omak, WA, provides professional-level education and enforcement duties for the western half of the Northeast Region. This position is highly visible to the public and acts as a primary point of contact in the field for visitors, user groups, volunteers, campground hosts, and neighbors. This position helps the Northeast Region achieve its mission by providing and maintaining public safety and protecting resources. This is accomplished by educating the general public, neighbors, and recreational users about recreational opportunities and appropriate behavior, applicable rules and regulations, and determining the appropriate enforcement action if needed.
The Recreation program’s vision is to “Provide diverse and high-quality recreational opportunities within DNR landscapes that foster community engagement, promote a strong sense of environmental stewardship, and enrich the quality of life in Washington”.
The goals for managing statewide recreation are to:
- Promote the safety of the public, DNR employees, and volunteers,
- Support enjoyable recreation that is compatible with land management responsibilities,
- Work in collaboration with volunteers and interested stakeholders to provide engaging recreational opportunities, and;
- Manage healthy natural landscapes and working forests that can sustain recreation for current and future generations.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Provide an education and enforcement presence within the district, with an emphasis on enforcing recreation rules and regulations.
- Supporting the Recreation manager with volunteer coordination to include public outreach, volunteer recruitment, and tracking and reporting of volunteer hours performed
- Assists the Region’s recreation maintenance and operations with trail stewardship. This includes inspection and evaluation of trails and facilities after permitted organized events, recreation sign installation, management of trail/vehicle counter devices and associated data, as well as the management of trail camera devices and associated collected data.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience using computers and processing software, including the use of Excel, Access, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with conflict resolution and defusing tense situations.
- Associate’s degree AND two years of experience in a natural resource-related field, with a focus on recreation management and/or user education and outreach;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Tact and Diplomacy: Ability to respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
- The ability to use independent judgment effectively.
- Highly developed writing and oral communication skills and public presentation skills, and the ability to effectively inform and educate user groups, volunteers, and the general public.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to complete and pass DNR Basic Enforcement Training, receiving DNR Limited Commission Authority, during the probationary period.
- Must be able to complete and pass ATV/UTV/Trailer Towing Safety Training within the probationary period.
- The position will have an assigned Duty Station. The majority (80%) of work is performed alone in isolated, unimproved areas. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The position will require operating a four-wheel drive vehicle on highway and forest roads, as well as trail hiking, and possibly riding mountain bikes, ATVs, UTVs, and off-road motorcycles on trails of moderate to difficult terrain. Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field on moderate to very difficult terrain. Must be willing to work alone and in remote terrain and all weather conditions. These duties are accomplished while the employee is working alone, in remote locations, often with limited cell service. The employee must exercise independent judgment to make the best decisions possible to protect the department, resources, and their own safety. This may occur in difficult and potentially dangerous situations, with limited backup from Law Enforcement or other Agency staff.
- Position requires a large majority (80%) of time in the field, traveling alone between trailheads, trails, day use areas, and work centers. Most travel will be within the Region, with occasional travel occurring out of the Region.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public use, recreation, natural resources, forestry, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
- Familiarity with the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ public use and trust land management responsibilities and practices.
- Previous Law Enforcement experience.
- Familiarity with Washington State RCWs and WACs relating to Public Use on state land.
- Knowledge of outdoor recreation uses.
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of recreation management.
- Experience with collecting progress measures on project deliverables and creating project progress reports that meet the reporting requirements of grant funding agencies.
- Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment, including but not limited to: chainsaws, small power tools, quads, off-road motorcycles, and mountain bikes.
Salary: $56,880.00 – $76,608.00 Annually
Location: Douglas County – East Wenatchee, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-3-3036-02234
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment anytime after 4/2/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4885097/chelan-fire-management-officer-fmo-wildland-fire-management-unit-manager-wfmu.
This position serves several important roles for the agency, providing support for the Wildland Fire Protection Strategy and the Forest Health Strategic Plan for EWA. The position helps meet wildland fire suppression needs and associated activities supporting suppression efforts during the active fire season. Additionally, the Chelan Fire Unit Wildland Fire Management Unit Manager Position plays a key role in meeting the state’s forest health deliverables, primarily in support of the 20-year Forest Health Strategy.
Duties
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the Chelan Fire Unit Fire Protection and Suppression Program. Protects human life and natural resources on department-protected lands while minimizing resource loss and fire costs as outlined in RCW 76.04.015,016. To reduce unwanted acres burned, place a high level of readiness and preparedness on safely and effectively attacking and rapidly suppressing new fire starts in the Chelan Fire Unit.
Preparedness. Coordinates the unit’s pre-suppression availability agreements, such as personnel and Dozer/Faller agreements with private contractors and WFD. Coordinates Forest Land Response Agreements (FLRA) with rural fire district partners for suppression availability. Implements interagency fire suppression agreements (IAA) for wildfire suppression on non-forested lands.
Supervision. Supervises 4 Wildland Fire Management Specialists (3 AFMOs & 1 HC Superintendent) and is indirectly responsible for the supervision of 3 *Wildland Fire Management Supervisor, 1 Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, and up to 7 Engine Leaders, as well as up to 37 Seasonal Fire Fighters in daily activities including training, pre-suppression, suppression, and fire regulation enforcement.
Building and Maintaining Cooperating Agency Partnerships. Sharing communications and information is critical to maintaining positive relationships with our partners. Regularly attends Fire Chief meetings, Co-op Groups, conference calls, and other agency meetings to maintain the highest level of interagency relationships.
Take the lead role in delivering the Region’s Fire Regulation & Prevention Programs in the Chelan Fire Unit. Ensure the silvicultural burning program (RCW 76.04.205) (WAC 332-24-201,205,211,221) is implemented in a fashion that establishes consistency with the Smoke Management Plan in the Chelan Fire Unit. Take the lead on delivering and implementing the Region’s Prevention Plan within the unit. Lead staff to actively engage with the public and landowners to deliver the Region’s Regulation and Prevention message. Effectively reduce unwanted and untimely ignitions of wildland fires through effective public education.
Assist Community Resilience Staff with planning and project implementation across the Chelan Fire Unit. Ensure Fire Operations Staff are actively participating and supporting the Community Resilience Program in the Chelan Fire Unit, including public outreach, recommending fuels mitigation actions, and assisting with project layout. Ensure staff are participating in home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors. Plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events. Participates in the CWPP planning process.
Performs other duties as assigned. May function as Acting Fire Operations DM in the DM’s absence. Attend required meetings and trainings; ensure a clean, safe, and secure work area for self and others. Responsible for maintaining, clearing, and keeping all assigned equipment and vehicles in good working order.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Eight seasons of wildland fire suppression experience.
- Minimum qualification at Task Force Leader / Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Experience in leases and contract negotiations.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Field and Office: The position’s assigned duty station is the Chelan Fire Unit work center. Work is performed in an office setting (30%) and alone in isolated, unimproved natural areas within the unit (up to 70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- The position requires travel (up to 50%) to the field for project work, fires, or supervision, attending meetings, or various trainings. Frequent overnight travel is required for trainings, meetings, and fire assignments.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- Must possess, at a minimum, current Task Force Leader / Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualification.
- Must pass the work capacity test at the arduous level required by current red card qualifications.
Desired Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or associate degree with two years of experience in Fire Science, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field.
- Division Group Supervisor and Incident Commander Type 3 (or higher) National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications.
- Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).
- Experience in other sections of the Incident Command System, in addition to Operations.
- Commitment to continual learning and adaptation to technology advances.
- Facilitative skills to work with groups of people to solve issues.
Salary: $45,732.00 – $61,404.00 Annually
Location: Kittitas County – Cle Elum, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2025-3-A017-02272
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/3/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4886087/wildland-fire-management-supervisor-wfmsup.
As the crew foreman for the Kittitas Handcrew, you are responsible for wildland fire response, your position directly impacts the Department in our mission of public safety and environmental protection, and the effectiveness of the fire prevention, regulation, and suppression activities in the unit. Your involvement in the implementation of the Fuels Reduction program, enforcing Fire Regulations, Fire Control preparedness, and suppression actions directly affects the safety of firefighters and the public, as well as the natural resources and the citizens of Washington. Your collaboration with other natural resource and firefighting agencies significantly affects the ability of our resources and theirs to serve the people in our region and beyond.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter T1.
- Supervisory experience
- Employee empowerment
- Team effectiveness
- Building/maintaining cooperative relationships
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The position assigned duty station is the Cle Elum Work Center. Work is performed in the office setting (30%) of the time, and in unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to wintertime. These duties may involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning.
- The position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks, as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy, icy conditions with poor too little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
- Must be certified as an NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 and Firefighter T1.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career, and seasonal DNR employees.
A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Natural Resources, or related field; or some higher education that required coursework in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture.
Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher.
Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t only the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for 125 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the leaders in timberland management, and manufacturing and distribution of wood products in the world.
Our Strategy and Technology organization is looking to hire a Nursery Research Specialist. This position is part of Western Timberlands Strategy and Technology team and reports to the Western Production Forestry Program Manager. This position will be based out of our Centralia Washington facility.
Western Production Forestry is responsible for developing technology that spans the entire life cycle of Douglas-fir from seedlings grown in nurseries to harvest. This role will primarily be focused on nursery and early rotation research with opportunities to contribute to other key projects across the Production Forestry Research portfolio as well as across platforms (i.e., Tree Improvement and Environmental Research) as they arise. The successful candidate will engage in nursery research activities involving seedling quality, seedling survival and growth, and seedling physiology.
Additionally, field research evaluating early stand performance of various stock types and other silviculture treatments will also be a key focal area. Job includes safely executing routine research tasks, ability to lead projects, data QC and analysis, reporting through formal technical writing and/or presentations to key customers, original thinking and solid experimental approaches to solve problems while mentoring others as needed.
To learn more and apply, visit http://weyer.jobs/22446.
Closes EOD 4/14/25
Key Functions:
- Contributes to designing, executing, analyzing and reporting on nursery and early rotation research.
- Assist with other production forestry projects or special projects as needed.
- Write research reports and other documentation of activities and processes.
- Conduct Contract administration.
- Express desire and ability to travel.
Qualifications
- Masters or Bachelor’s (with 2 or more years of experience; MS degree qualifies as 2 years’ experience) in horticulture, precision agriculture, forestry or related field.
- Experience in nursery and greenhouse management.
- Experience growing tree seedling crops containers and bare root systems.
- Ability to identify nursery and seedling pests (insects, diseases, abiotic).
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Excellent team working skills including fostering strong business relationships with Western Regeneration across all three internal nurseries (Mima and Rochester, Washington and Aurora and Turner, Oregon).
Desired Attributes:
- Remote Sensing and/or UAV experience in precision agriculture systems or nursery settings.
- Strong decision making, leadership, and communication skills.
- Mechanical skills.
- Nursery and greenhouse experience including growth chambers.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring systems and sensors (e.g., Campbell, Meter, Decagon, etc.).
- Herbicide and pesticide application management.
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $68,371 – $102,556 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Region Harvest Planner to join our Western Timberlands Willamette Valley Region team! As a Harvest Planner, you will be responsible for developing mid-term (3 to 5 year) and near-term (1 to 3 year) tactical harvest plans. A critical part of your role is utilizing system tools and checklists while collaborating with the other Willamette Valley Region Harvest Planner. Your other responsibilities will include harvest unit selection, design, and constraint management for the Willamette Valley Region.
The Harvest Planner role reports directly to the Willamette Valley Region Manager and works collaboratively with a wide spectrum of Western Timberlands stakeholders. The targeted office location for this role is Lebanon, OR, but other locations within the Willamette Valley Region (Molalla and Dallas) may also be considered depending on the successful candidate. It is a full-time, exempt position, and salary level is dependent on skills and experience.
To learn more and apply, visit http://weyer.jobs/22444.
Closes EOD 4/14/25
Key Functions:
- Build and maintain tactical harvest plans for the Willamette Valley Region
- Constraint tracking and sensitive area planning related to: T&E species, ecologically special sites, aesthetics, cultural and historic sites
- Actively participate in developing the Region’s strategic plans and roadmaps
- Develop performance monitoring tools aligned to the Region’s Roadmap
- Provide necessary data and coordination with the Timberlands strategic planning teams for harvest modeling processes to optimize financial returns
- Manage harvest data and timelines to support the roundwood market planning process
- Maintain the harvest plan GIS layer using the resource management system (FMS), ArcMap, and the tactical wood flow program
- Support asset valuation projects
- Provide direction and leadership across functional teams in balancing multiple goals to optimize business solutions related to harvest scheduling
- Provide a high level of customer support to and build effective working relationships with important internal and external customers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Forestry, Forest Engineering, or related field OR related experience in lieu of education will be considered
- At least two years of field-related experience
- Strong commitment to safety, sustainability, customer satisfaction and teamwork
- Knowledge of state and federal safety, wildlife, water, and forest practice rules/statutes
- Knowledge of Weyerhaeuser proprietary systems (FMS and TWP) is desirable
- Strong computer skills in applications such as Excel, MS Word, Database, and ArcGIS related products
- Basic understanding of Pacific Northwest log harvesting activities including setting layout, road construction, cutting, logging systems
- Ability to scope, plan, collect and analyze data to optimize operational decisions
- Willing and able to frequently travel to operational areas throughout Willamette Valley region
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and groups effectively in a team-based environment
- Working knowledge of the basic principles of business economics, and the ability to apply those principles within the timberlands business
- Ability to facilitate and lead project teams collaboratively to optimize business results
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $57,960.00 – $86,941 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours
Our Forestry Division, Burney District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Lassen, Modoc, and Siskiyou counties. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our Burney, California office.
To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.spi-ind.com/Employment. This position closes 04/26/2025.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mapping
- Administer contracts including logging, road construction, professional services, and miscellaneous sales
agreements - Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, roads and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection
measures - Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory
agencies - Participate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
- Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
Qualifications
- A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF
exam within 3 years - Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparation
- Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations
- Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happen
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Current valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep
forest roads
Our Forestry Division, Coast District, has an opening for a qualified District Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in Humboldt County. This position will involve all aspects of resource management within this diverse District and will be located out of our Fortuna, California office.
To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.spi-ind.com/Employment. This position closes 04/25/2025.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Prepare Timber Harvest Plans (THPs), including research, field work and mapping
- Administer contracts including logging, road construction, reforestation, professional services, and miscellaneous sales agreements
- Conduct botanical, wildlife, archeological, road and watercourse surveys, recommending appropriate protection
measures - Effectively and professionally represent Sierra Pacific Industries, interacting with neighbors and state regulatory agencies
- Participate in forestry-related project work in a wide range of weather and field conditions
- Hike in remote mountainous regions using maps, compass, and GPS
QUALIFICATIONS
- A California Registered Professional Forester (RPF) license or the ability to qualify for, take, and pass the RPF exam within 3 years
- Familiarity with the California Forest Practice Rules and knowledge of THP preparation
- Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation operations
- Self-motivation, a strong work ethic and the desire to make things happen
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GIS-based software programs
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Current valid drivers’ license and the ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle and safely negotiate steep
forest roads
Salary: $41,724.00 – $55,584.00 Annually
Location: Yakima County – Yakima, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-3-A006-01799
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4860899/ahtanum-squad-boss-wildland-fire-management-lead-wfml.
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 03/23/2025. 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 the Southeast Region in Yakima, WA. Do you enjoy the challenge of wildland firefighting? Do you see yourself being a part of a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew and travel across Washington’s most diverse geographic region? The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a bright, quick-thinking, motivated individual to fill the Squad Boss (WFM Lead) role.
Duties
Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and supports oversight for a squad of up to 6 firefighters on a 20-person Initial Attack Handcrew. The squad boss will have the responsibility of day-to-day supervision, oversight of suppression operations, preparedness, hiring, and training for up to 6 seasonal firefighters.
Job duties include:
- Wildfire Suppression- Providing supervision and oversight for resources during fire suppression (Initial Attack or Extended Attack).
- Fire Training- Prepares for and participates in interagency training classes and hands-on courses of wildland firefighting tactics, fire behavior recognition, safe chainsaw operation, use of tools, pumps and water delivery systems, working around helicopters and assessments of hazards. Assists crew with guidance on various position task books, training records and evaluations.
- Prescribed Fire Support – Leads and supervises crew to conduct site fuels and fire effects data collection, unit preparation, assist with burn plan writing, community outreach, and Rx burn implementation support to include firing, holding, burn boss, etc.
- Community Resilience – Lead and supervise crew to conduct home ignition zone assessments as part of Wildfire Ready Neighbors or independent requests from landowners and/or communities. In addition to Home Ignition Zone assessments, crew members may participate in community education days, plan and participate in community outreach and prevention events, and participate with local cooperators on community outreach projects.
- Forest Health Treatment – Leads and supervises crew to conduct non-commercial thinning and slash abatement, project layout, and compliance in coordination with State Lands and Landowner Assistance staff. Supports forest health project layout, tree marking, road brushing, and GPS data collection surveys. Assists with timber sales, layout, marking, forest cruising and road maintenance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of wildland fire suppression tactics and fire behavior recognition.
- Certified as a NWCG Firefighter Type 1.
- Employee Empowerment
- Team Effectiveness
- Building/maintaining Cooperative Relationships
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Position assigned duty station is the Ahtanum Guard Station located remotely 33 miles west of Yakima. Work is performed in the office setting (30%) of the time, and unimproved natural areas of the state (70%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The outside environment varies from hot, dry, heat-related illness-type conditions in summer, to cold, wet, hypothermic-type conditions closer to winter time. These duties may involve field work requiring physical performance calling for above average endurance and superior conditioning.
- Position requires a large amount of travel (50%). This includes travel alone between fires, work centers, proposed work sites, and ongoing supervisory tasks as well as meeting with partners and cooperators. This includes driving in snowy, icy conditions with poor to little visibility, to driving in conditions while surrounded by smoke and fire. This position requires both night and overnight travel.
- A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- Must possess a NWCG Firefighter 1 qualification.
- Must pass work capacity test annually at the arduous level as required by NWCG.
Desired Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in fire science, natural resource, or related field; or some higher education that required course work in Fire Sciences and/or Silviculture.
- Certified as a NWCG qualification level of Single Resource Boss-Crew Boss, or higher.
- Certified as a NWCG Incident Commander Type 4 or higher.
- Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent, seasonal career and seasonal DNR employees.
- Skills in evaluating others’ abilities and assessing training needs.
The Bird Banding Intern will contribute to KBO’s growing long-term landbird monitoring program. This position requires independent drive and patience for the travails of fieldwork but also affords an amazing opportunity to build practical experience in field biology and master a variety of bird monitoring and research skills in a beautiful part of the country.
Our bander training program blends an intensive field internship with coursework designed in accordance with North American Banding Council (NABC) standards to prepare participants for successful careers as field ornithologists. Training and duties will include mist netting and banding of passerines and near passerines; bird surveying; data quality assurance, entry, and management; and participation in public outreach and education. Non-field duties include study and discussion of banding curriculum, equipment maintenance, field station upkeep, and data entry. Accommodation is provided in shared rooms in a rustic cabin on the Upper Klamath Lake which has potable running water, a full kitchen, internet access, a wood stove, electric space heaters, and an external bath house. Hiking and birding opportunities abound nearby with access to bikes and kayaks. Weekly visits to remote sites will require multi-night camping trips and brief strenuous hiking carrying heavy banding equipment.
This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive housing; as well as a $500 start-up stipend at the beginning of the internship; and a $500 stipend bi-weekly after that for food and expenses.
Application: Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Martin Lopez Aguilar (mla@klamathbird.org)
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled
Full announcement with job duties and qualifications can be found here.
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