Forestry Nursery Lead

Washington State Department of Natural Resources; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a Forest Nursery Lead in Olympia for a full-time, non-permanent position represented by WPEA. Anticipated employment from December 2026 through April 2027, with a monthly salary range of $3,327 to $4,406.

The role focuses on quality assurance in seedling grading and transplanting under varying weather, building respectful working relationships, and maintaining dependable attendance in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or seedling forestry or related education.
• Ability to understand, respond to, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance during grading and sorting for seedling packing.
• Quality assurance during transplanting in varied weather conditions.
• Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Basic math

Horticulture/agriculture experience

English communication

Education

Education in horticulture or related field

Job description

Forest Nursery LeadFull-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position (WPEA) Anticipated employment is December 2026 - April 2027 Salary: $3,327.00 - $4,406.00 Monthly

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance during grading and sorting for seedling packing
• Quality assurance during transplanting in varied weather conditions
• Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality

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. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Basic math skills.
• Work experience in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Seedling Forestry and/or education in a related field.
• Ability to consistently understand, respond to, and communicate in E...