DNR is Service, Science, Sustainability

Department of Natural Resources in Washington state has an outstanding opportunity for a licensed Engineering Geologist in the beautiful, friendly town of Olympia.
Located in the famous Pacific Northwest within driving distance of scenic ocean beaches, snow covered mountain ranges, great skiing and much more!

– OPEN UNTIL FILLED –
Natural Resource Scientist 3 – Geologist
Salary Range $4,318-$5,663 with a comprehensive benefit package including retirement.
Recruitment # 2013-04-5819-04039

Forget the cubicles! Do you love working outdoors in beautiful forests and mountainous terrain?
Does the diverse scenery of the Pacific Northwest sound appealing to you?
Do you enjoy being positive and participating and interacting in small groups with representatives of various backgrounds?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to learn more:

This position provides scientific consultation to DNR region Forest Practices Foresters and the Forest Practices Division on the effects of proposed forest management activities on potentially unstable slopes, erosion potential, channel migration zones, groundwater recharge hazards, hydrologic impacts and wetlands.
This position may present training to DNR Forest Practices Foresters, TFW stakeholders, Tribal members and employees, and the general public on forest practices scientific issues.
The position may provide scientific support and testimony in forest practices enforcement actions and appeals.
On occasion, participates in special department or FP Division projects. May be requested to participate on the CMER committee.

Required Qualifications:

Requires an Engineering Geologist license.
Required education is Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Forestry or closely related natural resources field, and an Engineering Geologist License in good standing in the State of Washington.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years of professional experience evaluating unstable slopes in the forested environment as required by WAC 222-10-030(5).
The candidate needs to have experience in evaluating unstable slopes and identifying the presence of and delineating channel migration zones according to Washington’s Forest Practices rules.
It is desirable that the candidate have experience carrying out or overseeing scientific research.
The person should be able to participate positively in small groups with representatives from various backgrounds.

For more information and HOW TO APPLY see Job Contact Email at top.

Questions about this opportunity? Contact the hiring supervisor Leslie Lingley at phone #360-902-2138.