SALARY RANGE:

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CLOSES:
4 June 2018
Note: Recruitment may be extended after June 4, 2018 depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

POSITION PROFILE:

This licensed engineering geologist will work as part of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Practices Science Team. The position provides professional consultation to DNR Region Forest Practices Foresters and the Forest Practices Program on the effects of specific proposed forest management activities on potentially unstable slopes and landforms including groundwater recharge areas for glacial deep-seated landslides, erosion potential, and hydrologic impacts for proposed forest practices activities, and review of channel migration zones (CMZ) and wetlands on proposed Forest Practices Applications (FPAs).
This position performs office and field review of proposed activities in FPAs to evaluate how well potentially unstable slopes and landforms were identified and addressed in relation to the requirements of the forest practices rules. This includes participating on interdisciplinary teams to observe geologic conditions and potential impacts of proposed forest practices; independently reviewing proposed forest practices activities within and immediately adjacent to the proposed forest practices activity area; and providing training for the Forest Practices Program, external stakeholders and the public. This post is responsible for written reports/maps of FPA review findings and may testify in forest practices enforcement actions.
This position may attend scientific conferences and meetings; present research results and recommendations; and attend technical trainings and workshops to maintain professional standing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Forestry or closely related natural resources field.
• An Engineering Geologist License (LEG) in good standing in the State of Washington or a state recognized in the Department of Licensing reciprocity process (any state that meets the guidelines established for the State of Washington Engineering Geologist License); with
• Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating potentially unstable slopes in the forested environment as required by WAC 222-10-030(5).
• Understands basic principles and concepts of scientific research, sampling, statistical inference, and quality assurance/quality control.
• Experience with public speaking and basic concepts of effective formal and informal presentations of information to groups and training sessions.
• Participate in a collaborative and professional manner with small groups of representatives having various perspectives from diverse backgrounds such as industrial and non-industrial landowners, tribes, and other state and federal agencies.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Forestry or closely related natural resources field or significant coursework beyond the bachelor degree in these areas of expertise.
• Five years of experience evaluating unstable slopes in the forested environment.

• Ability to identify the presence of and delineate channel migration zones in according to Washington’s Forest Practices rules.

• Be familiar with Pacific Northwest logging systems, forest road design and construction techniques, and silvicultural practices.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on steep, uneven terrain in all weather conditions; and in dense and fallen vegetation and trees. The person must be able to traverse unstable substrates and fluvial environments safely. There may be exposure to sun, insects, and wildlife. The person will usually be in company of others, but at times alone.
• This position is required to occasionally travel throughout the state of Washington with most travel limited to the region of the assigned duty station.
• 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.

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. 

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 Liv Bowden at (360) 902-1390 /Liv.Bowden@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.