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This Teanaway Community Forest Specialist is an excellent opportunity to experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders including other agencies and the public to implement sound ecological management for all types of uses in the Teanaway Community Forest. Under the supervision of the North Alpine Unit Manager, the position supports the mission and goals of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by implementing sound ecological forest, range and recreation management to meet the goals of the Teanaway Community Forest Plan The position will assist with recreation needs throughout the forest in collaboration with other Recreation staff and coordinates work with partnering stakeholders and volunteers. It entails a variety of duties including, contract compliance, data collection/interpretation, and implementation of treatments to improve forest health and sustain or enhance habitat while working with the community, other agencies, and internal staff. This position may be filled at the NRS 1 In-Training level and upon succesful completion of an In-Training plan will be promoted to the NRS 2 level. 

• Knowledge and experience with eastside forest management objectives and silvicultural practices
• Knowledge of Agency policies and Forest practices requirements for wetland and stream delineation for eastern Washington
• Proficient at using GPS equipment to map unit boundaries and road layouts
• Knowledge of contracting procedures
• Harvest unit and forest road layout experience
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks.
• Ability use a personal computer and software including word, excel, outlook, and ArcGIS;
• Required completion of the Forester 1 Training Book and supervisory assessment/approval of knowledge and skills to meet the NRS2 level.

This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or closely related field and one year of professional experience; or
• A two year Associate Degree in Natural Resource Management or a closely related field and two years of professional experience.

NRS 1 In-Training REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of DNR’s timber sales and  silviculture programs;
• Knowledge of forest practices requirements for eastern Washington;
• Knowledge of contracting procedures;
• Experience in harvest systems and forest road layout;
• Ability to use GPS equipment to map unit boundaries and road layouts;
• Experience with computer based GIS programs such as ArcGIS;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks;
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software programs including Word and Excel.

This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource field and two years of professional experience; or
• A two year Associate Degree in Forestry or a closely related Natural Resource field and four years of professional experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience in Washington’s eastside forests.
• One year experience in eastside timber cruising.
• Familiarity with agency approved cruising software.
• Proven experience with Forest Vegetation Simulator.
• Training in eastside Silviculture prescription development.
• Training in timber sale preparation and documentation.
• Training in GPS and GIS.

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The incumbent for this position may need to travel occasionally for business purposes including brief overnight trips.
• 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.
• Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven broken terrain in various weather conditions using forestry tools and equipment to conduct tasks.
• Ability to operate a 4X4 pickup sized vehicle, ATV (4-wheeler) and snowmobile, in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.

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: 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 Joe Smith at (509) 925-0950 / joe.smith@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.