Northwest Region – Sedro Woolley
Recruitment # 2020-11-9411
One available position
Exempt Position: Non-permanent, Full-time to Part-time
Flexible start date with a 3-6 month duration
Junior: $15.05 per hour
Senior: $16.05 per hour
Graduate student: up to $19.05 per hour
Spend your summer with a team that is passionate about recreation. This unique educational opportunity is located within the recreation program of Baker District and Clear Lake District in DNR’s Northwest Region. Recreation managers and staff at DNR carry out management activities such as trail and trail infrastructure assessments and repairs, maintenance of day-use areas and facilities, oversight of Washington Conservation Corps crews and other contract trail crews, and the supervision of and outreach to user groups and volunteers to accomplish the region’s goal of a fun and safe user experience in a beautiful area.
This internship will provide hands-on experience and provide an opportunity to work with professional recreation managers as well as foresters, engineers, and biologists on lands managed as working forests that generate revenue through timber harvesting while still allowing for recreational use by the general public. Baker District, in Northwest Region has two primary designated recreation areas. These are Blanchard State Forest and the Harry Osborne Forest, both in Skagit County and both with trails, trailheads and camping areas. Other DNR managed landscapes in Baker District offer dispersed recreation. Clear Lake District manages Walker Valley ORV area in Skagit County. The internship will provide valuable experiences in recreational management principles and an understanding of Washington Department of Natural Resources core mission, history and objectives. Your days will be spent working on existing trails, trailheads, campgrounds, and day-use areas. There may be the opportunity to assist with the building of new trails and there will be the chance to attend meetings with user group committees as well as public events that highlight recreation on DNR managed land.
Responsibilities:
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Conducting trail assessments, including documentation, and assist with trail construction, reconstruction and maintenance projects.
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Assist in the development of outreach messages about DNR lands for the public and develop and install signage.
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Assist the district’s recreation manager and trails steward with documents such as permits, environmental analyses and plans for various infrastructure projects.
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Assisting with the coordination and supervision of Washington Conservation Corps crews on various work projects.
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Conducting day-to-day maintenance of recreation areas and facilities.
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Work with volunteers and user groups to make campgrounds, day-use areas and trails in the district a recreation destination that is safe, clean and fun
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Interact with the public at recreation areas and provide them with recommendations, explain policies and rules, and be able to articulate agency goals and mission.
Required Qualifications:
- A full-time student (12+ credits/quarter) majoring in Natural Resources, Fish Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forest Science, Silviculture, or related field and will be returning to school in a quarter/semester following the internship.
- Physically able to work alone or as part of a team in undeveloped, remote, forested back-county terrain in all weather conditions
- A licensed driver with two years of driving experience. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
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Desired course work includes: General Biology
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Environmental Sciences
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Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology
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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
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Field Mensuration
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Silviculture
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Natural Resource Management
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Plant Identification
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GPS/GIS Mapping
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Beginning knowledge of theory, policy, principles, and practices of Natural Resources.
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Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
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Basic written and oral communication skills.
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Candidates should have work or recreational experience driving on logging roads.
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 at Sedro Woolley. DNR’s Northwest Region stretches from the northern suburbs of Seattle to the Canadian border and includes Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties. This region of mountains, valleys, islands, and Puget Sound shorelines features Blanchard Mountain, Lake Whatcom, Walker Valley, Cypress Island and the Sultan Basin landscapes. For more information on Sedro Woolley visit, https://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/
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?
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Commitment to organizational health and wellness
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
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Leadership that empowers and supports employees
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Work/life balance
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Leadership development opportunities
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Educational aid and career development stipends
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
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Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
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Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
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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.
Required Attachments:
- A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications and what you would like to gain from this internship.
- Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
- An unofficial copy of your transcript.
- The names and contact information of three professional references. Professor references will be accepted in lieu of professional – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
The first screening will be based on information contained in your candidate materials.
Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, 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 managers directly.
Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.
Students graduating in or before June 2020 should call or email for information on permanent employment opportunities. You can also find our current job openings at www.dnr.wa.gov/employment and www.careers.wa.gov.
Questions? Please contact contact Hyden McKown, Hyden.McKown@dnr.wa.gov, or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
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