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This position will work with DNR foresters, engineers, cruisers, wildlife biologist and recreation staff develop to develop skills and knowledge as it relates to management of State Trust Lands in the Timber Sales and Public Use programs in the DNR South Puget Sound Region.

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Green River or Grays Harbor College Natural Resource Program and and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Beginning knowledge of theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Pacific Northwest.
• A basic knowledge of forest mensuration, forest biology and silviculture.
• Basic knowledge of timber sale layout including the boundary/road location and logging systems.
• Basic written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe
• ArcGIS skills
• Experience using GPS
• Knowledge of Pacific Northwest understory plant identification
• Experience with stream typing

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 within the South Puget Sound Region.
• 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.

• 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 Ginger Jepson at phone number (360) 802-7017/ginger.jepson@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.