Responsibilities:
Qualifying experience for the Professional Engineer License may be signed off for engineers with an Engineering in Training certification.  Your duties will include bridge inspections, bridge maintenance, engineering survey, design, culvert design, including fish passage structures, and construction compliance on low-volume forest road projects utilizing the agency’s heavy equipment crew and private contractors. Additionally, you will be tasked with the development of public works contracts and prioritization and coordination of road maintenance and construction activities. In this position, you will interact with professionals with diverse talents and skill sets. You will have the opportunity to work frequently with other engineers, foresters, wildlife biologists, GIS professionals, geologists, and heavy equipment operators, to name a few.  

• Detail-oriented project work and consultation
• Thinking critically and strategically while also meeting project deadlines
• Being part of a dynamic and energetic team
• Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
• Manage your own forest road projects from initial scoping to closing out construction
• Collaborating between different stakeholders in the Region in the process of putting together road and stream crossing projects
• Providing recommendations for actions on bridges, culverts, and other maintenance needs on forest roads
• Providing recommendations on corrections to fish barriers
• Bridge condition inspections

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering AND one year of experience as a Civil Engineer 1;
  OR a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience in hydraulic structure design.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance.
• Experience with timber sales road plan preparation and administration.
• Experience using programs such as: MS Word, MS Excel, and ArcMap basic and advanced. Also have working knowledge of Skyline XL, AutoCAD, and RoadEng, and the aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Experience with GPS programs, ArcGIS products, and other engineering software programs.
• Experience in navigation using maps, Avenza, aerial photos, compass, orthos, clinometer, radio, laser rangefinder, and GPS.
• Experience inspecting, instructing, and working with agency heavy equipment crew, and contract crews to ensure road projects are completed as specified.
• Experience with current forest practice rules, plans, and associated agency policies and WACs.
• Experience in map making.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Education in theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forest engineering profession as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of markets and economics, sales layout, logging methods, road engineering, water quality, watershed management, and fish passage design).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups
  both internal and external.
• Essential knowledge of a wide variety of principles, theories, and best practices to resolve problems and develop strategies for unprecedented issues.
• Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and
  development of a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Promoting safety as the most important consideration in all tasks and activities
  • Foster an environment where all employees want to contribute to a culture of safety.
  • Being empowered to identify, resolve, or mitigate observed safety concerns.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Position works from an assigned duty station (see above). A majority (70%) of the work is performed in isolated unimproved natural forestry settings. The individual must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Office work requires the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g. desks, files, cabinets, computers, telephones, fax machines, copy machines, etc.).
• Requires a large majority (70%) of time in the field and traveling between sites in the work unit. Occasional travel out of the work area may be required.
• 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. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must obtain a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License within six (6) months of hire date and maintain it.

• Experience with forest engineering objectives and timber harvest planning.
• Received a passing certificate of Fundamentals of Engineering.
• Ability to traverse roads.
• Knowledge of Forest Practice standards, SEPA process, laws, and rights-of-way.
• Knowledge of Policy for Sustainable Forests, Habitat Conservation Plan, and related agency policies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in volumetric road design procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic design procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic survey procedures and use of equipment to collect and process field data for the design, construction, and costing of engineering projects. Proficiency in using Total Station survey equipment for site mapping.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed and accurate descriptions, contracts, cost sheets, etc. for engineering projects.
• Experience with the timber sale process, Public Works contracts, and contract administration.

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.