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This position directs and trains a crew of up to 10 offenders performing a variety of forestry and non-forestry related tasks.  These include various silvicultural activities (tree planting, pre-commercial thinning, slashing), recreation, facility and site construction and maintenance, litter pickup and wildfire suppression. The safe and productive completion of work projects supports the DNR in fulfilling its mission In resource protection, trust land management and associated public service that build and sustains the Region’s capacity to carry out its functions.

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• Forest seedling planting
• Forest plantation vegetation management
• Pre-commercial thinning
• Recreation trail and facilities construction and maintenance
• Chainsaw and hand tools use and maintenance
• Wild land fire suppression
• Oral and written communication

Required skill level: These knowledge and skills are demonstrated through the ability of the incumbent to work independently performing varied manual or unskilled labor using established, repetitive processes. Independently organizes, prioritizes and initiates work activities.  Decision-making authority is limited to choice of appropriate methods.  Guidance is provided in new or unusual situations.  Deviation from established methods, or processes requires approval.  Work is periodically reviewed to verify compliance with expectations.  May perform technical work under explicit guidance.

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• Planning and assigning work, including setting performance standards and expectations
• Evaluating and documenting performance
• Performance feedback and coaching
• Training and development planning
• Employee motivation and performance-based recognition

Required skill level: These knowledge and skills are demonstrated through the ability of the incumbent to work under minimal supervision within established procedures, methods and standards; lead crews of approximately 10 offenders; use tactical thinking to address various personnel and customer service issues; and implement management goals, strategies, policies, and resource allocation.
This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved with:

• One year of forestry experience, such as timber faller, forest equipment operator, forest technician, fire fighter, or forest crafts worker; and
• Six months of experience as a lead worker with responsibility for assigning work to other staff, coaching other staff, and evaluating the work product of other staff;
• And successful completion of six/twelve months in a performance review period.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reside within one hour of Naselle Youth Camp.
• Single Resource Boss fire line qualified.
• Technical/professional forestry knowledge and skills which are acquired through the completion of a 2 or 4 year degree in forest management or closely related programs of study.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.
• Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of this position, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Successful candidates will be required to meet physical fitness standards for Arduous level wildfire suppression work. This requires passing a work capacity test by completing within 45 minutes a 3-mile hike carrying a 45-pound pack. Supervised tests are administered by the Department of Natural Resources. Offers of employment are contingent on passing the arduous level pack test. If hired before passing the pack test, failure to pass the test would result in termination of probationary employment. (For promotional candidates, failure would result in reversion from trial service employment.)
• Work Setting:  Work is conducted from Naselle Youth Camp where DNR has workspace.  No smoking is permitted in agency vehicles or within 25 feet of the entrance of a building. 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 working long hours, extended periods of time away from home, lifting more than fifty pounds, running, bending, twisting, walking and/or climbing.
• Schedule Variations: This position typically works Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, 0630-1700, 40 hours per week.  The position is overtime eligible and will be paid for supervision of crews during the lunch break.
• Travel Requirements: Forest Crew Supervisors are required to drive their personal vehicle to Naselle Youth Camp. After arriving at camp, a work vehicle will be assigned to them for their daily work assignments. On emergency assignments the forest crew supervisor will drive themselves and their crew to the incident.  After being released from the incident, the forest crew supervisor will drive themselves and their crew back to Naselle Youth Camp.
• Equipment Used: Forest Crew Supervisor’s drive a 10 to 12 passenger vehicle to transport crews on freeways, two lane roads and dirt forest roads to the work site.
• Driving: Driving time may extend for over one hour; drives of up to six to eight hours may be required during fire season.  The FCS may be the sole driver; offenders may not drive state vehicles.
• Hazardous Materials: While in a field setting, position comes into occasional contact with motor fuels, lubricants, tree marking paint, paint solvents, and occasionally herbicides.
• Customers: This position on occasions will be working for or around other stakeholders and the public.

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: 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 determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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 Michael.colombo@dnr.wa.gov  Phone: (360)484-3223 ext. 7719 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.