DNR Urban Forestry Engagement Specialist Position

DNR’s Forest Resilience Division is seeking a motivated individual to join the Urban & Community Forestry Program, a small but impactful team of passionate professionals committed to the restoration, enhancement, and management of urban forests across Washington State. As part of this Division and Program, you will work alongside a talented group of planners, scientists, foresters, and outreach professionals providing services to state, private, and federal partners to increase the health and resiliency of Washington’s forested landscapes.

The Urban Forestry Engagement Specialist coordinates a variety of urban forestry engagement programs and activities in support of the mission and goals of the Urban and Community Forestry Program. The Urban Forestry Engagement Specialist serves as the designated technical expert and statewide lead for urban and community forestry engagement, events, and special project development and supervises the Evergreen Communities Coordinator within the UCF Program.

Specifically, the incumbent is tasked with providing consultation, program guidance, and expertise to other staff within the UCF Program and Forest Resilience Division as well as providing critical programmatic information and assistance to partners, cities and counties, tribes, and members of the public. This position leads statewide engagement with UCF through a variety of partners, programs, working groups, meetings, events, special projects, publications, digital media, and more.

Urban Forestry Engagement Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 4 (NRS4)
Recruitment #2025-3-7190
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position

Location:

Natural Resources Building
- Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,241.00 – $7,043.00 Monthly

• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important:
  Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email with interview information/scheduling instructions.

Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call  or email DNRrecruiting.gov . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or

A full copy of the job description can be found here.