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South Puget Sound Region – Enumclaw
Recruitment #2020-04-7311
This is a full-time, permanent represented position.
Positions with permanent duty stations in King County receive an additional 5% added to their monthly base salary. The salary listed on this announcement reflects the additional 5%.
The Product Sales team for the South Puget Sound Region is looking for someone to fill our Presales Forester position. This position offers the opportunity to problem solve, mentor field staff, review timber sales to ensure compliance with agency policies and standards, perform ArcGIS mapping, and be the primary coordinator for processing Forest Practice Applications & SEPA documents. In this position, you’ll get to work with each of our region’s fabulous units, as well as our hard-working region support team members in the region office and Product Sales & Leasing Division staff! Applicants should have a knowledge of State Lands forestry, a passion for learning, excellent detail and organization skills, and outstanding communication skills. This position’s time is majority in the office, with several days a month in the field.
What we will trust you with:
- Leading and coaching foresters
- Creativity and innovation
- Detail oriented without losing site of the big picture
- Collaboration
- Critical decision making
- Providing expert guidance to region foresters related to policies, procedures and agency guidance
- Overseeing and providing direction to region cruising staff for cruising priorities and standards.
- Reviewing timber sale packets for completeness and compliance with agency standards. Taking the lead to resolve issues by working with foresters.
- Assists Management Forester in other projects and to perform region timber sale auctions.
The right candidate has:
- Knowledge of and experience in applying principles and practices of the forestry profession (i.e. fundamentals of silviculture, markets and forest economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, forest engineering, recreation and multiple use, forest inventory, water quality and fisheries management and watershed management.
- Ability to navigate using maps, aerial photos or orthos and compass.
- Experience in using basic forestry field instruments, including clinometer, compass, GPS, radio and laser rangefinder.
- Experience in creating and editing maps in GIS, ArcMap.
- Working knowledge of logging and forest road construction.
- Proven ability in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe.
- Excellent time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve Department and program deliverables.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively provide clear written and verbal direction to a diverse audience (both internal and external) and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
- Must be 18 years of age or older by time of hire date.
- 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. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, which includes coursework in silviculture and mensuration; and two years of professional forestry experience; OR An Associate’s degree in forest management or related natural resource field; and four years of forestry experience at the entry level. Other natural resource related degrees or additional relevant, professional forestry experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in forestry or closely related Natural Resource field AND at least 2 years of professional experience in a natural resource position. OR Associate’s degree in forestry or closely related Natural Resource field AND at least 4 years of professional experience in a natural resource position.
- Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State trust lands under the Department’s HCP and Policy for Sustainable Forests.
- Working knowledge of SEPA policies and process.
- Understanding of current forest management objectives & timber management planning.
- Experience in timber sales contract preparation and administration.
- Facilitation and collaboration skills.
- Experience with timber marketing and financial appraisals.
- Experience using SharePoint or other web-based programs.
- Presentation and strong public speaking skills.
- Supervisory experience, including knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to permanent DNR employees.
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 Enumclaw, a beautiful community on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. 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 house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. 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.
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.
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 manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.
Questions? Please contact Audrey Mainwaring at 206-949-0137, Audrey.mainwaring@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) 902-1139. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.