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This position supports the DNR, and its Northeast Region’s Forest Practices program. The incumbent in the position processes Forest Practices Applications and associated documents, and assists applicants to accurately complete their application and to understand how the Forest Practices rules apply to their proposal. This supports DNR in its mission of providing resource protection and associated public services that build and sustain the Region’s capacity to carry out its regulatory functions.

This position’s duties include assisting in classification of Forest Practices applications, processing applications/notifications and associated documents, archiving applications, maintaining files, and assisting customers. It also provides short-term backup to the Forest Practices Technician (NRT-3).

DNR’s Northeast Region Forest Practices District relies on teamwork and pro-active communications within the Forest Practices group to be successful. The Forest Practices office personnel are pivotal in this success by communicating with the foresters, the applicants and management about potential issues and concerns.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum two years’ experience in an office environment with demonstrated customer service skills.

The key knowledge and skills required by the employee to perform the essential functions described above. (Note: The required skill level describes how much independence the employee is expected to demonstrate, and the typical education and experience necessary to work at that level.)

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years’ experience in a para-professional/clerical position, OR an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Skills: This position requires the incumbent/candidate to have the following in order to perform the essential functions described above:
  • Ability to learn forest practices rcws and wacs, dnr policies, procedures, and practices
  • Attention to detail in reviewing documents
  • Proven ability in using computer applications such as microsoft word and excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Team player – able to function as a member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal staff and external applicants and other stakeholders

This level of knowledge and skill is demonstrated through the ability to work within establish procedures, methods, and standards under general guidance of a higher-level technician. Supervisor typically reviews outcomes and provides advice or direction as needed. Performs a variety of routine work assignments, which normally involves making decisions based on established procedures/methods. This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved after:

• Six months of on-the-job training in a performance review period.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Associates or Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural science, or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a natural resource related field
• Experience reading and understanding maps
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment such as scanners, printers and integrated phone systems.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

•  Work Setting: The primary work environment is in an office setting with the possibility for extended periods of sitting or standing. There is infrequent travel to remote locations in the outdoors with field foresters or other staff in rugged settings. Rarely there may be evening or weekend work, when training assistance is necessary to meet customer needs. Overnight travel is rare and generally involves attending or presenting training.
• Schedule: Position is overtime eligible. Incumbent is expected to work Monday thru Friday, 0800-1630 to ensure customer service for Forest Practices applicants. Required meetings and trainings may occur on weekends and/or evening hours after regularly scheduled days and hours. The incumbent is expected to work as many hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments. With prior approval, the incumbent may adjust their work schedule.
• Travel Requirements: Position requires little travel, with the exception of identified trainings, meetings or field days.

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.

Questions?  Please contact Nondis Taylor at (509) 685-2765, Nondis.taylor@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.