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This position assists the Olympic Region Natural Resources Camp Manager 3 in managing Department of Natural Resources operations at Olympic Corrections Center facility. Develops skilled, knowledgeable, motivated, and effective offender work crews to complete projects assigned to Olympic Camp and assists in Wildfire suppression efforts. This supports the DNR in fulfilling its mission in resource protection, trust land management and associated public service that builds and sustains the region’s capacity to carry out its functions.

• Two (2) years of experience supervising and managing work crews performing natural resource labor or fire suppression activities. Note: The following may be substituted for one (1) year of the supervision and management of work crew experience:
  • One (1) year of college education in a natural resource field,
  • One (1) year professional or technical experience at Forest Technician 1 level equivalent or higher, or
  • One (1) year of the above education/experience combined.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally with clients ranging from field staff and foresters; to customers, stakeholders, and other agency counterparts.
• General forestry skills (i.e. pre-commercial thinning, tree planting, vegetation management and fire suppression.)

Key Behavioral Competencies

All employees of the DNR are required to consistently demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Inspirational Leadership
• Sustainable Management
• Informed Decision Making
• Transparency & Accountability
• Respectful Relationships
• Personal Responsibility
• Judgment – Displays balanced thinking that combines analysis, wisdom, experience and perspective.
• Decisiveness – Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences.
• Initiative – Identifies what needs to be done and takes appropriate action before being asked.
• Accountability – Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight and makes the best use of available time and resources.
• Communication Effectiveness – Oral and written communication is clear and effective. Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed.
• Tact and diplomacy – Responds to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external costumers.
• Ethics and Integrity – Use public funds and resources appropriately. Earns the trust, respect and confidence of co-workers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Flexibility – Remains flexible in an environment that is subject to frequent changes. This includes changes in processes, duties, and direction provided by your supervisor.
• Changes – Receptive to new ideas and adaptable to new situations.
• Problem Solving – Takes an active role in solving problems. Researches to find answers to questions Formulates a plan and recommends solutions for supervisor’s review.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in writing performance evaluations.
• Supervision experience for 2 years or greater.
• Twelve (12) months experience in forestry related tasks such as: pre-commercial thinning, tree planting, vegetation management and fire suppression.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of forestry and equipment operations.
• Promote and maintain cooperative relations with other agencies and units in joint ventures.
• Knowledge of equipment repair, and/or shop management practices
• Proficient in computer skills required to manage data and provide electronic correspondence to agencies, stakeholders, and customers detailing agency concerns.
• Experience planning and assigning work, including setting performance standards and expectations
• Experience evaluating and documenting performance
• Experience in training and development planning
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System
• Experience in fire suppression tactics and prevention activities

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of this position, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS will be conducted on successful candidates.  The Prison Rape Elimination Act requires that employees with custodial contact with offenders successfully pass background checks every 5 years.
• This position will be subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Must maintain at a minimum a WCT at a level consistent to perform Liaison and Kitchen Manager Duties. Currently that requires the Light WCT which is 1-mile walk within a 16 minute time frame with no weight. This position is required to maintain availability for assignments during the fire season. If hired before passing the pack test, failure to pass the test would result in termination of probationary employment. *NOTE (If the incumbent chooses to test at the arduous level for the pack test, they will be expected to take crews out during fire season for fire suppression activities when needed.)
• Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License, two years of driving experience and provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license in during the past 3 years. This position requires driving as an essential function. Essential means that driving is a fundamental, crucial part of this position and not a marginal 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.
• The ability to perform the duties of this position outdoors in all terrain and all weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Duties include but may not be limited to lifting more than fifty pounds, running, bending, twisting, walking and/or climbing.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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

Note: Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determine the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Questions?  Please contact Daniel Miller at (360) 640-9466 / daniel.miller@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.