Regional Lands Leader - State Trust Lands

Latino Outdoors; Forks (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Olympic Region seeks an Assistant Region Manager – State Lands to guide upland management across 371,000 acres of trust lands. You will lead a diverse professional team, coordinate with private operators and officials, and drive timber sale programs and road maintenance to Forest Practice Standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy implementation, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet program deliverables and regional objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources Management or related field with six years in leadership roles.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upland management on approximately 371,000 acres of trust lands.
• Represent the Department’s interests to private operators, businesses, governmental officials, and the public on complex, sensitive issues.
• Supervise a team of 69 professionals and manage timber sale staff to achieve about 90 million board feet annually.
• Ensure roads are maintained and built to Forest Practice Standards; oversee recreation, leasing, rights of way, and Natural Areas management within the Region.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Land and resources management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources Management or related field

Job description

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Olympic Region seeks an Assistant Region Manager – State Lands to guide upland management across 371,000 acres of trust lands. You will lead a diverse professional team, coordinate with private operators and officials, and drive timber sale programs and road maintenance to Forest Practice Standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, policy implementation, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet program deliverables and regional objectives.