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This position will assist the Straits District of Olympic Region with meeting timber volume deliverables for FY ’19 harvest plan. Work includes all aspects of timber sale layout including but not limited to stream typing, wetland identification, harvest unit marking, leave tree selection, cruising, road layout and harvest delineation. Additionally, this position will assist with contract compliance including timber harvest, road building, fish pipe/bridge installations, and silviculture contracts. Office work includes the completion of timber sale maps using ArcGis and  environmental documentation for proposed timber sale activities.

• Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in a Natural Resource degree program (Forest Management, Forest Operations, Forest Science, Silviculture, Forest Engineering or other closely related program) and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling and data gathering
• Knowledge of forest management objectives and timber management planning
• Knowledge of ground and cable based harvest systems and road construction techniques
• Knowledge of basic mensuration that applies to basic timber cruising or forest stand surveys
• Ability to navigate and hike rugged terrain and to cope with harsh outdoor conditions (for long periods of time)
• Ability to drive a vehicle on unimproved roads and navigate unmarked road systems
• Experience using compass and GPS
• Ability to identify common plant species
• Ability to use forestry instruments such as compass, diameter tape, laser, clinometer, topographic maps, aerial photos, etc.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective written and verbal skills
• Proven ability with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience collecting forest inventory data
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plan and associated agency policies, procedures and rules

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

• This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
• Note: Students graduating in or before June 2018 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at www.dnr.wa.gov/employment and www.careers.wa.gov.

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:
  • A letter of interest, no more than two pages in length, describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications,special position requirements and what you would like to gain from this internship.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • An unofficial copy of your transcript.
  • The names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.
• 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.

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 Graywolf Nattinger at 360-640-4387 oe email at graywolf.nattinger@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.