Service Forestry Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Recruitment #2026-7-A135
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated employment is August 2026 – June 2027
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battle Ground, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation 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 7/22/26. 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 Pacific Cascade Region as a Service Forestry Specialist.

The mission of DNR is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. DNR has an exciting opportunity within the Pacific Cascade Region’s Forest Resilience Program. Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about restoring the ecology of our forest ecosystems? Do you enjoy working with diverse landowners and partners to find solutions in forest management? Are you passionate about forestry and helping small landowners? Then this job is for you!

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.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

–Associate degree in forestry, forestry education, or other closely related field AND (3) three years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
–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 ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.