Forest Practices Technician
Recruitment #2021-02-5256
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region. We are looking for a Forest Practices Technician to assist other office staff and field foresters in DNR’s Northwest Region to administer the Forest Practices Rules. The incumbent in the position processes Forest Practices Applications and associated documents, and assists applicants to accurately complete their application and to understand how the Forest Practices rules apply to their proposal. This supports DNR in its mission of providing resource protection and associated public services that build and sustain the Region’s capacity to carry out its regulatory functions.

This position’s duties include assisting in classification of Forest Practices Applications, processing applications/notifications and associated documents, archiving applications, maintaining files, and assisting customers. It also provides short-term backup to the Forest Practices Coordinator.

DNR’s Northwest Region Forest Practices relies on teamwork and pro-active communications within the group to be successful. The Forest Practices office personnel are pivotal in this success by communicating with the foresters, the applicants and management about potential issues and concerns. This position will consistently be representing the agency when speaking to landowners and the general public, and have to be able to adapt to their audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Classify Forest Practices Applications (FPAs) and review for completeness.
• Using mapping software, review FPAs for potential resource resource impacts.
• Manage digital and hard copy files to process and track FPAs, hydraulic projects, Water Type Modification Forms (WTMFs), enforcement documents, SEPA documents, etc.
• Answer technical questions about applicability of the Forest Practice Rules to an applicants proposal.
• Assist the FP Coordinator with responding to complaints and public disclosure requests.
• Draft and coordinate correspondence with applicants, public stakeholders, and other governmental bodies.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate’s Degree or higher in forest management or natural resources related field;
  Or
  Two years experience as a Natural Resources Technician 2, Administrative Assistant 1 or 2, or Office Assistant 3;
  Or
  Equivalent experience and/or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Forest Practices Rules, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Forest Practices Board Manual.
• Experience using computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Excel, and general office equipment.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Standard.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Experience managing multiple projects with various timelines, handle interruptions, and meet deadlines.
• Experience communicating (written and oral) with customers (both internal and external) and immediate working group.
• Experience completing multi-step evaluations with consistent attention to detail.
• General Knowledge of Timber Harvest and Road Construction.

Location: 
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 in Sedro Woolley. For more information on this area visit, https://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits a few of those include:

• 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.

How to Apply: 
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.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

Application Requirements:

• 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 you 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 with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veteran’s wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact Hollis Crapo at 360-306-2251, Hollis.crapo@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov