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Job Description

The Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Forest, part of the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, seeks a Pack Forest Manager to join their team.

The Pack Forest Manager position manages day-to-day forest operations at Pack Forest (https://www.packforest.org/) including: planning, writing, and implementing silvicultural prescriptions and other forest management activities, overseeing Pack Forest's timber harvest program and administering timber sale contracts, and maintaining and administering forest inventory data collection. This person acts as the primary liaison with visiting students and faculty to the forest to support Pack Forest's demonstration, teaching, and research mission, and supports the Director in decision making and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

+ _Forest operations management_ : Forest operations program management and planning, responsible for timber cruising data collection and analysis, harvest planning, and record keeping; performs contract review and administration; responsible for database management; performs GIS analysis and creates maps; manages continuous forest inventory measurement; performs FVS growth modeling; responsible for timber harvest program including: forest practices compliance, timber sale contract advertisement, harvest operations oversight, log accounting, and logging and log sale records (50%)

+ _Field forestry activities_ : manages forestry operations (logging, road maintenance, weeding, herbicide application (able to apply for a valid applicators license if needed), hires and oversees outside contractor work as necessary. The position is responsible for timber cruising, writing forest practices applications to the Washington Department of Natural resources in support of timber harvest, drafting requests for outside services and soliciting bidding on such work, assures compliance of any outside contractor work. (20%)

+ _Supervisory responsibility_ : Supervises 1.0 FTE Woods Utility Worker, and 1 part-time hourly forestry staff, supervises forestry field work (e.g., planting, precommercial thinning, logging and decking, and site preparation. (10%)

+ _Teaching and Research Support_ : Assists UW Faculty, visiting scientists, graduate and undergraduate students engaged in activities on UW lands. Gives tours and lectures to visiting classes. Organizes and tracks research project data files and proposals. Performs some research through ongoing research programs (NADP), as well as Pack Forest internal research projects (e.g., seedling establishment and maple sugaring projects). Oversees graduate student projects, undergraduate and graduate students (as part of classes or spring break/summer interns), and coordinate with graduate students and their supervisor(s) when involved in forestry activities in conjunction with Director, most commonly Master of Forest Resources capstone projects (10%)

+ _Community Outreach_ : Gives field tours, organizes and manages volunteers, attends public meetings, and builds partnerships with key Pack Forest stakeholders, ex: Nisqually River Council, Town of Eatonville, Society of American Foresters, Washington State DNR (5%)

+ Coordinate with leadership staff at the Pack Forest Conference Center, Mount Rainier Institute, and Canine Conservation to make sure field activities in the forest of those programs are conducted successfully (5%)

_Lead Responsibilities_ .

+ Under the guidance of the Director of Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Forest the "Pack Forest Manager" executes all day-to-day activities related to managing Pack Forest including: issues of safety (lead safety officer for Pack Forest), stewardship, green certification, risk management, timber harvesting/marketing, planning, recreational use, land records administration, reforestation, silviculture implementation, road planning, and contract negotiation

+ Participates in data reduction and analysis from forest inventory, monitoring projects, geospatial analyses, and map-making of forest and other environmental data

+ Assists in developing research protocols and writing scientific papers

+ May guide the work of undergraduate and graduate students as necessary to achieve specific forestry assignments in Pack Forest

_Supervisory Responsibilities_

+ 1.0 FTE Woods Utility Worker

+ Part-time hourly forestry staff

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.

+ 2 years of experience in forest management (inventory, assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring), and/or natural resource assessment.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

+ Ability to effectively work with and communicate with diverse stakeholders is required.

+ Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS required.

+ Proficiency in statistics and spatial analyses and map-making using R and/or ArcGIS

+ Experience in analysis of forestry and environmental data

+ Strong communication, writing, and organizational abilities

Desired Qualifications

+ A Masters or Doctoral degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences or related field is preferred.

+ Experience in areas forest operations.

+ Experience with forest growth modeling programs and optimization tools.

Other Conditions of Employment

The position is stationed at Pack Forest, outside of Eatonville, WA. The work requires about 1/2 time in field conditions and required work in all weather conditions. A portion of work time in the field involves operation of saws and heavy equipment and requires the use of personal protective equipment. In addition, the position will require some travel, including last-minute travel, in order to support the academic and research programs at the University of Washington.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$69,600.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$76,800.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.