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This position supports the mission and goals of DNR through the department’s timber sales program.  Responsibilities include functioning as Northeast Region’s lead cruiser, efficiently obtain accurate net volumes, and log grades for proposed timber sales, for rights of way, and for lease sites.  Conducts check cruising of other department cruisers and contract cruisers.
 
Knowledge and skills for the position are demonstrated through the ability of the incumbent to work under minimal supervision within established procedures, methods and standards; provide direct supervision to one or more staff; use tactical thinking to address various personnel and customer service issues; and implement management goals, strategies, policies, and resource allocation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of forest management objectives or timber management planning
• Knowledge of Forest Practices rules, forestry laws and practices
• Knowledge of current forest management plans and associated agency policies and rules
• Knowledge of cruising principals and theory
• Experience with various cruising methods
• Application of cruise design and methods
• Experience applying statistics and analysis
• Experience using cruising software applications
• Knowledge of log scaling methods and principals
• One year supervisory experience

This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved with:

• Three years of experience with primary duties involving forest inventory collection and statistical analysis; and
• One year of experience with responsibility for coaching and evaluating the work and production of others in cruising, timber sale layout, and contract administration.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in silviculture and forest mensuration with two years of experience at the entry level with primary duties involving forest inventory collection and statistical analysis including six months of experience with responsibility for coaching and evaluating the work and production of others in cruising, timber sale layout, and contract administration.
• Or, an Associate’s degree in Natural Resource Management with emphasis in silviculture and forest mensuration with four years of experience at the entry level with primary duties involving forest inventory collection and statistical analysis including six months of experience with responsibility for coaching and evaluating the work and production of others in cruising, timber sale layout, and contract administration.
• Supervisory training.
• Advance cruise sampling training.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Negotiation skills.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather 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.

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

• 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 Robert Hechinger at phone number (509) 685-2731. Email robert.hechinger@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 (TRS) by dialing 711.