Under the leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, our work at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is done with the public’s interest in mind, which means transparency and public knowledge.  Our decisions are guided by sound science as we manage state trust lands, native ecosystems and natural resources. We support the vision of a sustainable future by protecting and managing the natural resources so future generations will have them.   DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.   The DNR has an annual operating budget of approximately $245 million and has over 1300 permanent employees with approximately 500 additional staff hired during the summer fire season.

We have some of the most talented people in the industry.  We honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.  We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website.

SALARY RANGE:

$3,883 – $5,229 per month

TYPE OF POSITION:       

Project, Full-time.   This position is represented by the WFSE.  Important Note:   Once appointed to this position the incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.

LOCATION:                       

Olympia, Washington

CLOSES:

4 September 2017               Note: Recruitment may be extended after 4 September depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

POSITION PROFILE:   Wildfire division is looking for a self-motivated coordinator, someone who loves to solve puzzles with technology, relationship building and organization. We need a problem-solving, solution-oriented individual to work with six DNR regions, 34+ counties across the state and other states to gather information, look at better ways to do things and implement a sustainable self-regulating assessment system for the forestlands of WA. The incumbent for this position will display excellent independent judgement, a capacity to work with diverse stakeholders while supporting the agency’s mission, and an ability to balance competing interests with integrity and forthrightness. Internally, this position will work closely with the finance section, the GIS Lead, and regional fire foresters to understand and develop guidance around the complexities of the forested environment and its fire interaction. The incumbent in this position will travel frequently to build local relationships, develop on-the-ground knowledge, and compile guidance that will be used by foresters and county assessors. This position will become the agency expert on Forest Fire Protection Assessment.

·         A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation, or other focus areas of natural resource preservation.

·         Two years’ experience in a natural resource profession.

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to rebuild and maintain relationships.

·         Proficient utilizing GIS and familiarity with remote sensing technology.

·         Experience working with professional level staff.

·         Familiarity with Google Earth.

·         Ability to prioritize, multi task, and make decisions in a sometimes stressful environment.

·         Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to effective prioritize among competing tasks.

·         Demonstrated ability to think creatively, problem solve, take initiative, and function efficiently in a fast-paced environment with little supervision in and beyond the team environment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Two years’ experience conducting FFPA Program reviews, or administering an equivalent program.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and the financial aspects of administering a state level program such as the FFPA.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

·         The incumbent in this position is required to travel.

·         Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function.  Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.

·         Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

·         To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)

·         You must submit the following:

·         Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.

·         Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.

·         The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.

·         Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.

·         You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.    Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.   Questions?  Please contact Karen Arnold at 360-902-1315 / karen.arnold@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.   By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) by dialing 711.