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This recruitment is a new recruitment, as the qualifications have recently been updated.
This rewarding position will work with small forest landowners on their land to identify qualifying timber for proposed conservation easements under the Forestry Riparian Easement Program and the Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program. This position will be based in Olympia, WA and will work on projects on private forest lands throughout Washington State. The Forestry Riparian Easement and Rivers and Habitat Open Space Programs are landowner compensation programs that reimburse eligible landowners for protection of forest land in areas such as those next to streams and rivers as well as on threatened and endangered species habitat. Specific tasks for this position include:

• Manage a contracts budget to perform timber cruises on approximately 1,000 acres of forestland located on over 75 private forest landowner’s property;
• Determine easement eligibility using knowledge of Washington State Forest Practices rules;
• Gather forestry data and provide reports using tools in the field such as GPS and other forestry equipment;
• Use GIS to create maps and maintain geodatabases that provide accurate and timely information for reports; and
• Facilitate conservation easement transactions by contracting with Escrow Companies.

• A bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Science/Management or closely related field or forestry experience equivalent to a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (senior program coordinator/specialist).
• At least two years’ experience practicing forest management skills.
• Experience with general forest management theory and practices including timber cruising methods and procedures; measurement and marketability by species, grade and defect;
• Working knowledge of Forest Practices rules between 2001-2018,
• Experience administering timber cruise contracts. These skills could be gained by timber sales contract compliance, or forest practice application review.
• Experience user of Microsoft Office business support software (Word, excel, etc.)
• Ability to gather coordinates using Global Positioning System (GPS) in a forest setting and apply this data to maps using Cartographic software.
• Ability to compose clear, concise and technically correct documents; chooses the most effective and meaningful written form to express information; states information as simply as possible and organizes information logically.
• Ability to explain complex or technical information using plain talk; actively listens to others, paraphrases, and asks clarifying questions; able to clearly and concisely emphasize key points.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience implementing the Washington State forest practices rules between 2001-2018, policies, procedures and agency practices, including field experience with riparian management zone delineation.
• A college class in ARC/INFO and/or ARCGIS or 6 months or experience in cartography using ARC/INFO and/or ARCGIS.
• Experience preparing timber cruising or other forest management contracts.

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.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.

This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.

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 Dan Pomerenk at (360) 902-1427, dan.pomerenk@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.