Forest Practices Program Coordinator, Natural Resource Specialist 4
Recruitment #2021-06-1642
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region. Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve local communities by leading/mentoring natural resource professionals and technicians in support of the “Forest Practices” program. This program implements the “Forest Practices Act,” and “Timber/fish/Wildlife” agreement. The goals of both the act and agreement are to protect natural resources such as water quality and fish and wildlife habitat while simultaneously maintaining a viable forest products industry. These duties involve reviewing and processing forest practices applications in collaboration with other state agencies and Indian Tribes. The position involves mostly office work, with occasional field visits.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge in personnel management principles and merit system rules, and employee union agreements
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures
• Skills in oral and written communication
• Skills in staff month and dollar budget development
• Skills in assessing training needs
• Skills in agreement and contract negotiations
• Key Knowledge and Skills, Forestry:
• Know ledger of Forest Practices Act and Rules.
• General Forestry, Wildlife, and Wildlife knowledge. Knowledge of local timber harvest and forest road construction practices.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelors or associate degree in forestry or similar natural resources degree.
• Two years of experience as a Natural Resources Specialist 3 in a forestry field or three years of paraprofessional experience in regulatory programs involving forestry.
• Professional working knowledge of Forest Practices Rules and Forest Practices Board Manual.
• Demonstrated ability communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability providing outstanding customer service.
• Demonstrated ability working effectively as part of a team.
• Use computer skills involving managing office data and corresponding to multiple customers including staff, landowners, agencies, and Tribes.
• This position is mainly an office position with occasional need to work outdoors in rugged terrain and inclement weather. Position has occasional contact with angry and/or distraught customers and stakeholders.
• This position requires occasional overnight travel of approximately 5 times per year.
  

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field and three years of professional experience working with regulatory programs in the forestry sector
• Experience implementing Washington’s Forest and Fish Rules.
• Two years experience implementing rules as a DNR Forest Practices Forester.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating public meetings.
• Experience analyzing complex documents for compliance with rules/laws.

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. The duty station for this position is located in Sedro-Woolley, WA, in the scenic Skagit Valley. World-class outdoor recreation opportuinites abound in the area. The main entrance to North Cascades National Park is only 1 hr drive to the east. The San Juan Islands can be accessed from Anacortes, just a 45 minute drive to the west. Additional recreation opportunities can be found in the surrounding Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest and state forest trust lands. For more urban experiences, Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. are each only an hour and a half drive away .  For more information on this area visit, https://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/ 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• 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.

How to Apply: 
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.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact Kevin Killian at Kevin@Killian@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov