Responsibilities:
This position provides civil engineering technical expertise to regulatory approval reviews of proposed forest practices involving roads, fish passage barriers, and cable logging systems, before and after such proposals are formally submitted by landowners for approval to implement. Examples of proposals reviewed include:

• Construction of fish passable water crossings including bridges, culvert pipes, and low-water fords.
• Roads to be constructed on unstable slopes or landforms located in mountainous terrain and have the potential to impact public safety, public resources, or capital improvements of the state.
• Cable logging systems proposing to suspend log loads have the potential to impact soil resources, trigger landslides, or impact public safety, public resources, and capital improvements of the state.
• Inspection of completed fish passage structures that require engineering evaluation to validate the correct installation.
• Contributing civil engineering expertise in support of regulatory enforcement actions under the Forest Practices Act or Rules.

• Participate independently and on interdisciplinary review teams, assessing proposed forest practices for permitting and compliance, including field and office reviews, for purposes of advising decision-makers about the civil engineering aspects of proposals.
• Work on short-duration projects showcasing your experience and skills in designing, inspecting, and reviewing submitted plans for fish passable water crossing structures, road construction and maintenance, and cable logging systems including yarding corridors.
• Review engineering plans and technical drawings and specifications for errors and omissions, including recommending corrections.  
• Perform hydraulic design calculations and stream simulations for water-crossing structures.  
• Prepare and inspect engineering project management and contract requirements.
• Provide land surveying services using standard surveying principles.
• Implement water quality regulations and storm-water pollution plans.

• Implementing and complying with state regulations, particularly the Forest Practices Act and Rule requirements, for hydraulic projects; road construction, maintenance, and road abandonment projects; and cable logging systems.
• Employing construction techniques and equipment.
• Performing land surveys using standard surveying principles.
• Participating in interdisciplinary office and field reviews for purposes of advising decision-makers about the civil engineering aspects of proposals.
• Forest Practices Act and Rules requirements for roads, cable logging systems, and hydraulic projects; as well as water typing, riparian management zone and wetland delineation, and forest hydrology reviews.
• Reviewing and regulating water quality requirements and storm-water pollution plans.

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 24-month training plan. If you complete all elements of the training steps in a shorter amount of time, we may waive the remainder of the time required. Candidates will be considered as Civil Engineer 2 (CE3 In-Training) or Civil Engineer 3, depending on qualifications.

Civil Engineer 2 (CE3 In-Training) required qualifications
(Salary range: $5,088 – $6,838 per month):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Forest Engineering, or other closely related engineering branch.
• At least one year experience in:
  • The design of fish passable water crossing structures on roads.
  • Road design.
  • Management and inspection of road construction and maintenance.
  • Working with technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledgeable of:
  • Hydraulic design calculations.
  • Stream simulation structure design.
  • Project management and planning; contract preparation, administration, and compliance; construction techniques and equipment; surveying and surveying principles.
  • Permitting processes including field and/or office assessment of permits for compliance with hydraulic projects and road construction/abandonment rules.
  • Water typing and riparian management zone delineation, riparian and wetland delineation, and forest hydrology.
  • Water-quality regulations and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Forest Engineering, or other closely related engineering branch.
• At least three years experience in:
  • The design of fish passable water crossing structures on roads.
  • Road design.
  • Management and inspection of road construction and maintenance.
  • Working with technical drawings and specifications.
  • Hydraulic design calculations.
  • Stream simulation structure design.
  • Project management and planning; contract preparation, administration, and compliance; construction techniques and equipment; surveying and surveying principles.
  • Permitting processes including field and/or office assessment of permits for compliance with hydraulic projects and road construction/abandonment rules.
  • Water typing and riparian management zone delineation, riparian and wetland delineation, and forest hydrology.
  • Water-quality regulations and stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Demonstrated success in contributing to large-scale engineering projects including proven ability to complete their assigned tasks within the requisite time frames.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects under multiple timelines within a high-stress environment while maintaining a positive attitude,
• Ability to facilitate and achieve results within group meetings where diverse and competing backgrounds and objectives are present,
• Leadership and collaboration, including the ability to listen, understand, facilitate, and work skillfully and persuasively in teams. Motivating and positive presence.
• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including such specialties as land surveying and mapping, hydraulic structures; arithmetic, geometry, calculus, and engineering formulas; cost estimating; materials testing; methods of stream measurement, including stream flow and scouring action.

• The position’s assigned duty station is the Natural Resources Building in Olympia. The work will be split between an office setting (30%) and in the field (70%). Fieldwork will be conducted in isolated, managed forests throughout Washington State. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain safely by foot and may be exposed to inclement weather, insects, and wildlife. Office work is done at a quasi-open workstation (i.e., “cubicle”). This workstation is subject to background noise such as nearby conversations and “white noise” generated by the heating and air conditioning system.
• Telework Compatible: The majority of the work assignments that would be conducted at the Natural Resource Building are telework compatible. The incumbent may apply for telework at the supervisor’s discretion. Allowance for telework would not supersede the need to travel for in-person meetings, training events, or field visits across the state. When authorized and approved, the incumbent may perform duties via telework at their residence, a satellite work center, or another approved location.
• 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. 
• An Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors or another state’s jurisdiction. And, within two years of hire:
  A professional engineering (PE) license in either civil, forest, or a closely aligned branch such as environmental, agricultural, or mining is required, issued by the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  OR:
  If the incumbent possesses a PE license in either civil, forest, or a closely aligned branch such as environmental, agricultural, or mining from another state at the time of hire, it may be substituted for a Washington State PE license, provided the incumbent obtains a Washington State PE license within 6 months of hire

• Knowledgeable of:
  • Timber harvesting methods.
  • Riparian management zones.
• Experience in:
  • Timber harvest unit design and layout.
  • Skyline logging payload analysis.
  • Forest roads include locating and surveying P-lines, construction, and abandonment.
  • Surveying and use of equipment to collect and process field data for the design and construction of engineering projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, TraversePC, RoadEng, and other engineering software programs.

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.
• Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts. If you have questions regarding attaching this document please contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. If you do not attach your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcript your application will not move forward in the application process. 
• 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.