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Under the supervision of the East Uplands District Manager, this position supports the mission and goals of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the state lands programs by implementing sound ecological forest management to meet the agencies trust obligations within the constraints of policy and applicable legal requirements. Coordinates with the Region Intensive Management Forester, East Uplands District Manager, and District staff in prioritizing and implementing forest improvement and silvicultural treatments. This position’s responsibilities include performing professional forestry duties. Independently plans, prioritizes, coordinates and implements state forest land management activities within the district.

Key knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of forest management objectives and silvicultural practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of agency policies and forest practices requirements for reforestation;
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures;
• Experience with logging and forest road construction equipment and use
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks;

This level of knowledge and skill is typically achieved with:

Key supervisory knowledge and skills:
In addition to content area expertise, this position requires the incumbent to have the following knowledge and skills in order to perform supervisory tasks.

• Employee recruitment and selection
• 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
• Corrective action tools and strategies

Required Skill Level:
This level of knowledge and skill is demonstrated through the ability of the incumbent to work under the general guidance of the district manager. The supervisor typically reviews outcomes and provides advice or direction as needed. Work performed is complex with variable factors and a continually changing work environment striving to improve efficiency and land management practices. Assignments normally involve making decisions and judgments within established precedents. The incumbent will provide direct supervision to one or more staff; use tactical thinking to address various personnel and customer service issues; and implement management goals, strategies, policies, and resource allocation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in eastside forest management and eastside silviculture
• The desire and ability to acquire a NWCG “Red Card” qualification level of Task Force Lead/Strike Team Leader and Incident Commander Type 4 or higher, and maintain that level of certification
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System
• Proven ability in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Forest Vegetation Simulator
• Proven ability in computer based growth and yield models such as Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS)
• Proven ability in computer based GIS programs such as ArcGIS

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• 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
• Acquire Certification as Pesticide Applicator within 1 year of hire date.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• 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
  • 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 or complete the entire online application, 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 Arne Johnson at (509) 685-2790, arne.johnson@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.