Please see the following website for application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2416360/forest-health-research-analyst

Salary: $57,708.00 – $77,616.00 Annually
Job Number: 2019-04-7773-03779
Closing: 5/26/2019 11:59 PM Pacific
Description

Forest Health Research Analyst
Olympia – other locations may be considered

Recruitment # 2019-04-7773

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The DNR Forest Health Division is looking to add to our growing team of natural resource professionals committed to restoring and managing the health of Washington’s forests.  This position will play a critical role analyzing and monitoring forest health conditions that will inform large forest landscape restoration efforts such as the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan.  In this role you will interact with a wide variety of scientists, land managers and stakeholders to help them understand complex scientific concepts and apply them in landscape restoration efforts.

If you are a scientist that has proven experience managing natural resources, analyzing landscape level forest health conditions and risk using remotely sensed datasets, developing forest health treatment plans and prescriptions, communicating complex scientific topics to technical and non-technical audiences, publishing research findings in refereed publications, and a passion and commitment to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to create healthy, resilient forested landscapes we want to hear from you!

What will we trust you with?

  • Develop cutting-edge tools to analyze forest conditions and accelerate pace and scale of treatments
  • Partner with DNR scientists and other researchers to analyze and monitor forest health conditions
  • Perform landscape evaluations to develop forest health treatment prescriptions for priority watersheds
  • Working with land managers to translate science into practical applications
  • Build and maintain statewide forest health datasets
  • Develop and implement monitoring and research projects
  • Conduct fieldwork to inform landscape evaluations and monitoring studies.
Why work for DNR?

Our Values

At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork.

Our Why

At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life.  At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.

The Location

One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia on the state capital campus and minutes from downtown and the South Puget Sound. Other locations may be considered.

What makes DNR a great place to work?

  • Transitioning to a modern work environment
  • Mobile work
  • Infants at work program
  • Commitment to organizational health and wellness
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
  • Leadership that empowers and supports employees
  • Work/life balance
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Educational aid and career development stipends
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
  • Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
  • A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Why do people choose to work for DNR?

“I enjoy the clients I support and there are a ton of smart, fun, passionate people in this agency that I have the privilege of interacting with and learning from. DNR is a great place because of the people who are here. They are passionate, hard-working, loyal, intelligent, kind, and FUN! The aspects of the agency that speak to me are how diverse the work is that we do; from forests to grass lands, from mountain tops to under water, the composition of the agency made up by various different responsibilities makes it so interesting.”

“I am committed to this agency’s purpose, the Washington Geological Survey is an amazing place full of innovative, creative, and open-minded people, and I get great satisfaction from serving Washington’s residents. I love it here because this place loves me. I like how I am made to feel valued, appreciated, and I feel that my skills are constantly being broadened. I am generally my only limitation.”

“The idea of managing the resources in perpetuity really speaks to me. I like that the work DNR does tries to strike a balance between business and conservation and that I don’t have to compromise one for the other because I am expected to do both. We are expected to be good stewards of the resources and the decisions we make mean something…in perpetuity.”

Who are we looking for?

Required Qualifications: 

The right candidate has:

  • A Master’s degree in natural resource science (e.g. forestry, forest ecology, landscape ecology, fire science, wildlife biology) or a closely related field.
  • Three years of professional work experience in forest ecology, silviculture, fire science, landscape ecology, forest management, wildlife management or a closely related field. A PhD in a natural resource science field will meet a portion of the management experience requirement.
  • Knowledge of major forest health issues in the Pacific Northwest and management strategies to address those issues.
  • Experience in spatial and non-spatial modeling concepts and methods to study trends and predicted changes in forest conditions, forest health and wildfire risk, and values at risk over time.
  • Advanced knowledge and expertise processing remotely sensed data to analyze natural resources, including demonstrated proficiency in ArcGIS, R, and/or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to create maps, figures, and tables that effectively and creatively communicate results of analyses and research.
  • Working knowledge of the Scientific Method, including sound understanding and working knowledge of experimental design, sampling procedures, systematic literature reviews, error assessment methods, data analysis procedures, and both spatial and non-spatial statistical techniques.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. in natural resource science (e.g. forestry, forest ecology, landscape ecology, fire science, wildlife biology) or a closely related field.
  • Knowledge of Pacific Northwest or similar ecosystems, including significant field experience.
  • Proven experience implementing forest ecology and silvicultural concepts in a forest management context.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex forest ecology science to technical and non-technical audiences, including land managers.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills.
  • A successful record of publishing peer-reviewed research papers and reports, and presentation of research at scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Advanced ability to create, maintain, query and generate reports from relational databases including demonstrated proficiency in SQL.
  • Knowledge and experience in applying climate change science to the study and analysis of forest ecosystems.
  • Experience participating in multi-stakeholder forest collaboratives and understanding of how to effectively communicate and represent both science and agency policy to external partners.

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 attach the following:
    • A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
    • A resume including the names of three to five professional references
  • 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.

Questions?  Please contact Chuck Hersey at 360-902-1045, chuck.hersey@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

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, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained 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.