Timber Cruiser

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Timber Cruiser (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Olympia, WA. The role involves cruising timber for easements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and estimating timber volumes. The position offers partial telework flexibility and potential relocation compensation. Salary ranges from $4,865 to $6,539 monthly. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Conservation Easement Cruiser, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 MonthlyReview of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/10/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. 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 approp...