Chief Landslide Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 4
Washington Geological Survey Division – Olympia
Recruitment #2020-10-7417
This is a full-time, permanent represented position.

• Providing expert guidance on landslide mapping and modeling techniques.
• Nurturing your team’s professional careers and development.
• Hire and successfully onboard new team members as needed.
• Oversee field work with a mind toward safety.
• Bring new research and innovative techniques for landslide response or remote-sensing map techniques for consideration.
• Determine the scope and timelines for new projects, and use project management skills to keep them on track and within scope.
• Provide expert review of the team’s landslide inventory and susceptibility mapping for publication.
• Forge and maintain relationships with outside stakeholders within county and local governments, universities, state agencies and federal programs in order to widen the Program’s reach, keep others up-to-date on ongoing work, and discover opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
• Promote the Landslide Hazard Program’s mission and goals through public outreach, media, and presentations.
• As needed, manage the Program’s landslide emergency response for regional or large landslides and for post-wildfire debris flow assessments.
• Pursue new funding opportunities for landslide research.

• At least 7 years of verifiable professional geological experience, which must include some landslide experience, A Master’s degree in geology, geophysics, geological sciences, engineering geology or other closely related degree will substitute for 2 of those years.
• A Washington State Engineering Geologist License, obtained within three years of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in successful project management, developing budgets, work plans, and proposals.
• Ability and experience in performing and leading field investigations in a variety of topographic and environmental settings.
• Demonstrable skills in data management, GlS, and remote sensing.
• Documented public speaking and written communication skills.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Three years of experience in landslide investigations, hazard assessments, and modeling.
• Two years of experience in supervision or team lead of staff.
• Experience in the incident command system and NIMS.

Why work for DNR?
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?

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• 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 special position requirements.
• Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
• The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.

Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents or complete the entire online application, 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 manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

Questions?  Please contact Jessica Czajkowski at 360-902-1117, jessica.czajkowski@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.