Responsibilities:

• Leading and supervising the Forest Practices Office in the Southeast Region, which consists of the FPPC and 1 Natural Resource Technician 3.
• Develop and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to find creative and innovative solutions.
• Serve as region lead on correspondence, public disclosure requests, and coordination of enforcement actions.
• Coordinates internal and external dissemination of information to include timber, fish, and wildlife parties.
• Providing feedback on policy as it affects regulating and protecting state and private forest land in the region and statewide.
• Effective and positive communication.
• Working to resolve sensitive resource issues with a variety of partners.
• Field review and make approval/conditioning decisions on forest practices applications (FPAs) and compliance with forest practices activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Computer skills involving managing office data and corresponding to multiple customers including staff, landowners, agencies, and Tribes.
• Associate degree in Forestry or similar Natural Resources degree
  OR two years of experience as a Natural Resources Specialist 2 in a Forestry Field
  OR three years of paraprofessional experience in regulatory programs involving Forestry.
• Working knowledge of the 2001 Forest Practices Rules and Forest Practices Board Manual.
• Demonstrated ability:
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
  • Providing outstanding customer service
  • Working effectively as part of a team
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position’s assigned duty station is the region headquarters in Ellensburg. Work is performed in an office setting (50%). The other 50% consists of fieldwork, which is performed in isolated, unimproved natural areas. Incumbent must be able to traverse steep, uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Requires 50% travel time between forest practice sites when completing field duties. Occasional overnight travel will be necessary to accomplish these tasks when business needs arise and for attendance of trainings, coordination of off-site meetings, etc.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. 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. 

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

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). 
• 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 it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• 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 benefits 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.