Responsibilities:
As the DNR’s timber sale contracts expert, this position is the agency expert for all timber sale contracts and processes. This position independently manages highly complex contract dispute resolutions statewide at an expert level, analyzes financial performance, and influences continuous program improvement and development. This position also ensures the program consistently implements Agency policies and standards as well as meets requirements in State law following the Board of Natural Resources approval and public auction.

This position provides the leadership of the DNR timber sales contracts program by providing expert opinion and clear guidance to all six region managers and assistant managers, proprietary foresters, Product Sales & Leasing Division Management, and Deputy Supervisor for State Uplands related to timber sale contract disputes and timber sale issues with statewide impact, to ensure consistent resolution. This position is the primary resource for statewide timber sale managers from auction day preparation and processes, through active sale operations, and to final sale financial audits and close-out. As a primary timber contract trainer, this position coordinates and delivers timber-sales-related training statewide to ensure contract administrators understand the background and legal aspects of timber sales contracts and financial procedures, so they can conduct effective and legal compliance and billing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a closely related natural resources field or business administration AND at least 5 years of professional experience with timber sale contracts, to include:
  • Direct contract administration of at least 15 contracts
  • Financial assessment and reconciliation responsibilities
  • Dispute resolution issues
  • At least 3 years as a resource for others involved in contract administration, providing guidance and reviewing decisions and written documentation.

• Experience providing expectations and feedback for others, following a formal performance & development plan outline.
• Key Knowledge:
  • Detailed knowledge of DNR timber sale contract clauses
  • Knowledge of laws related to DNR, timber sales, and contracts within the Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Codes (WACs)
  • Effective training methods for adult learners
  • Negotiation principles and implementation
  • Knowledge of Employee Performance Management cycle, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including effective review and editing of others’ writing.
  • Ability to research issues thoroughly, synthesize findings, and analyze consequences of decisions, then convey the findings in writing and verbally.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship development & maintenance.
  • Effective records maintenance & organization, to be able to effectively retain and retrieve key documentation per legal Washington State documentation retention schedules and as program reference material.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Effective presentation skills, with experience developing presentations and presenting to groups of varying sizes in formal and informal situations.
• Full competence and capabilities with standard office computer programs (Microsoft Suite and Adobe).
• Behaviors:
  • Displays awareness of potential safety concerns and takes action to prevent and resolve safety concerns.
  • Strict ethics as a public servant; uses state resources only for work.
  • Consistently interacts respectfully and professionally with employees, colleagues, and customers.
  • Consistent solution-oriented, innovative approach to emerging problems.
  • Provides reliable follow-through with customers.
• Flexible and adaptive as new technologies are introduced.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office position with occasional travel and fieldwork.

• Graduate degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, or Business Administration, combined with at least 5 years experience in the forest industry.
• 10 years of experience with contract management or administration, with at least 5 years providing guidance to others in contract administration duties.
• Key Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of DNR business practices, organizational structures, and agency policies. Knowledgeable of DNR’s legal responsibilities as a trust manager, and specific trust mandate components. Familiar with the requirements of
    • Policy for Sustainable Forests (PSF),
    • DNR’s Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP),
    • Criteria for formal forestry certification programs (SFI and FSC)
• Knowledgeable about the capabilities and limitations of timber harvesting and forest road-building equipment.
• Familiar with basic accounting principles and fund management processes.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Detail-oriented; ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in spreadsheets and written documents.

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.