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This unique educational opportunity is located in the Silviculture Section of DNR’s Forest Resources Division. This position will assist the Implementation Monitoring Program in acquiring field data that will be utilized to answer questions related to young stand management and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) strategy implementation on DNR Trust Lands. The intern will perform technical forestry assignments around the State to support the implementation monitoring program, including the measurement of forest stands, assessing vegetative cover, being a visual observer for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flights, and database entry. The internship program will provide valuable experiences in forest management principles, as well as an understanding of WA Dept. of Natural Resources HCP, core mission, history and objectives.

• Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in Forest Management, Forest Operations, Forest Engineering, Silviculture, Natural Resource Management or related field and will be returning to school in a following quarter/semester.
• Knowledge of environmental sampling and data gathering
• Ability to navigate and hike rugged terrain and to cope with harsh outdoor conditions
• Ability to drive a vehicle on unimproved roads and navigate unmarked road systems
• Ability to work independently in remote locations
• Experience navigating in forest environments using compass and GPS
• Ability to identify common plant species of western Washington
• Ability to use forestry instruments such as: compass, wedge prisms, diameter tape, laser, clinometer, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively, act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work well in a team
• Timeliness in meeting deliverables
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when collecting and managing data
• Good organizational skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory completion of two-years of coursework in the natural resources or closely related field.
• Knowledge of basic forestry/natural resource technological principals, practices, and application techniques, including dendrology, measurement, surveying, mapping, and aerial photo interpretation.
• Experience using MS Excel
• Experience collecting forest inventory data
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Experience with data entry and database management
• Possesses a FAA Part 107 Remote Airmen Certificate
• Experience flying UAS and using autonomous flight software

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, up to 5 days per week.
• 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:
  • Attach 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, and special position requirements.  Also describe 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.
  • 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 Justin Schmal at phone number (360) 902-1697, email justin.schmal@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.