Product Sales Contracts Specialist 1 (CS1)

State of Washington; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources in Enumclaw seeks a Product Sales Contracts Specialist 1 to provide region expertise for the State Lands timber sales program. This role serves as the initial contact for timber sale documents and financial records within the district's timber sales program.

The specialist collaborates with district foresters, engineers, and purchasers, handling contract administration, finances, and sales compliance to support sustainable management of Trust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or JD as required and one year of professional experience in natural resources, business or public administration field
• Experience with contract development and terminology
• Advanced level experience with computer use, Microsoft Office (incl. Excel) and Adobe products
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work within tight timelines with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process timber sale review documents and advertising materials.
• Review contracts for completeness and adherence to policies.
• Manage timber sale financial accounts and data in systems like NaturE.
• Invoice and process payments; track timber sale log/tonnage data.
• Coordinate with purchasers, scaling bureaus, and regulatory staff for contract compliance.
• Provide contract and financial support for silviculture services from bidding to closeout.
• Perform SharePoint administration for the regional product sales site.
• Maintain timber sale records per policies and retention rules.
• Coordinate and assist with training and pesticide licensing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ public administration/ commerce/ economics/ natural resources/ general management or closely allied field OR law degree

Contract development and terminology

Organizing, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines

Negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts; contract compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe Products

Job description

Product Sales Contracts Specialist 1 (CS1)

Recruitment #2026-9-5305
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Anticipated Non-permanent is October 2026 - January 2028
Location: South Puget Sound Region- Enumclaw, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $4,515.00 - $6,067.00 Monthly

Please note: An additional 5% King County duty station pay has been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/10/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Looking for a job in a fast-paced environment that directly benefits the Trusts and land managed by DNR? The Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) South Puget Sound Region is looking for a Product Sales Contracts Specialist 1 (CS1) who will provide region expertise for the State Lands timber sales program. This exciting role is an essential part of our region land management team that works towards providing a variety of environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities.

As part of the State Lands timber sales program, this position contributes to the critical role of sustainable management of Trust forestland. This is a key position that is the initial point of contact for all timber sales-related documents and financial records within the region timber sales program of the assigned district(s). This position, as part of the region product sales team, works with other region state lands staff, district foresters, engineers, Division staff, other agency programs, timber sale purchasers, and scaling bureaus. This position also provides contract administrative support during timber sale compliance and manages timber sale finances for agency management and trust beneficiaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process timber sale review documents and advertising materials.
• Review and analyze contracts and other associated documents for completeness and adherence with agency policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Manage timber sale financial accounts, including analyzing timber sale data and ensuring accuracy in data management utilizing various agency systems, including NaturE.
• Invoice and process payments for timber sales, and perform log and load accountability on timber sales sold on a scale or tonnage basis.
• Coordinate with timber sale Purchasers, scaling bureaus, scale facilities, Division and Region staff, and regulatory agency staff to ensure compliance with proper contract processes.
• Provide contract and financial assistance for silviculture service contracts from advertisement for bidding to project closeout
• Perform SharePoint administration duties for the region product sales SharePoint site.
• Manages and maintains timber sale records according to agency file policies and retention requirements.
• Coordinate and assist with training needs and pesticide licensing.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, natural resources, general management, or closely allied field AND one (1) year of professional experience in the natural resource, business or public administration field negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.; OR a law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association.
• Experience with contract development and terminology.
• Advanced level experience in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets, and Adobe Products.
• Experience organizing, prioritizing, and working within tight schedules and timelines with attention to detail.

Required Competencies

• Skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Skills in providing customer service.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and ensure requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

DNR provides excellent benefits

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Additional Information

This recruitment may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

DNR does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference, please attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or a USDVA signed verification of service letter. Please black out all PII (personally identifiable information) data, such as Social Security numbers. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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Questions

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