• Representing the Department’s interests to private operators, businesses, governmental officials, and the public where there is involvement in complex, sensitive issues affecting the Unit;
• Act as the project manager in the implementation of the dynamic 5-year forest management plan for the Unit;
• Supervising/having responsibility for a total of 4 permanent professional staff including hiring, training, and disciplinary action;
• Responsible for all field operations in the Unit including:
  • Local government coordination, public outreach, and communications
  • Managing the Unit staff to achieve a timber sale cut of approximately 25.5 million board feet of timber annually and the administration of 4-6 timber sales annually
  • Manage an engineer to ensure all existing and newly constructed roads are maintained and built to Forest Practice Standards

Responsibilities:
As the Littlerock Unit Forester, this position is responsible for forest management within the Unit including:

• Plan, lead, organize, and manage the workload performed by Unit staff to ensure all deliverables are met while being respectful of the environmental, economic, and social authorizing environments in which we operate. Ensure all activities are compliant with all lines and regulations and all agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure staff resource allocations are appropriately managed to accomplish deliverables and assignments. Key deliverables are making the unit timber sales cut to achieve district volume deliverables. Work with the District Manager to balance region volume deliverables by trust and quarterly targets. Deal with highly sensitive resource issues. Work collaboratively with agencies, tribes, environmental groups, industry, local governments, and the general public.
• Supervision: Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely evaluations. Provide professional developmental opportunities and training that will enhance unit staff’s personal and professional growth in preparation for their professional career goals. Mentor staff and provide a positive working environment where people are respected and valued professionally. Maintain and develop positive and effective supervisory relationships with staff, including completing evaluations, responding appropriately to disciplinary situations, representing and supporting staff to resolve conflicts, and handling routine personnel issues. Make decisions for balancing career development with production obligations.
• Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the unit. Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources. Maintain the highest standard of professional/personal and ethical conduct to support the State’s goals for a diverse workforce. Work collaboratively with region management to achieve common goals And positive results.
• Support effective and positive communication throughout the organization. Provide recommendations regarding issues involving state lands management. Act as liaison between the region and programs for which you are responsible and the public. Work to collaboratively share staff and resources between state lands units, recognizing there are no hard unit geographic lines. And we work together to achieve the deliverables as a region. Work to ensure this message is communicated to your staff and they understand the message is about the team and success as a whole, not as individuals.
• Work to resolve sensitive resource issues with a variety of partners. Develop and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to find creative and innovative solutions. Represent the Department’s interests when interacting with private operators, purchasers, businesses, government officials, and the public where there is involvement in sensitive complex issues in the District, Region, or Agency.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field; and two years of professional forestry experience.
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in applying theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Northwestern States (i.e. fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple-use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management).
• Professional experience in the application of forest management objectives and timber management planning.
• Experience preparing and/or managing timber sales contracts.
• Experience with ground and cable logging systems, and forest road construction.
• Experience with, and understanding of Forest Practice rules, natural resource law, and practices.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assign work and set performance standards and expectations.
• Ability to provide performance feedback and coaching.
• Ability to provide training and development.
• Ability to foster employee motivation and performance-based recognition.
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace
  • Communications Effectiveness
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Focus
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position’s assigned duty station is a district work center. A large percentage (45-50%) of work is performed alone in isolated managed forest areas. The incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Office work occurs in a climate-controlled building.
• Requires large amounts of time in the field traveling alone between timber sale activities and the region office.
• 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. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a WSDA Pesticide Applicator License.

• Bachelor’s degree in forest management, forest operations, or silviculture specific to forestry in the Northwest USA.
• Three years of professional forestry experience.
• Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State trust lands.
• Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, Washington Forest Practice regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Supervisory experience of at least 6 months which demonstrates an ability to promote team building skills, assign work, coaching, and evaluating the work product of other staff.
• Experience with timber marketing and financial appraisals.
• Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to DNR employees.
• Experience with forest growth and yield simulators.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System.

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– 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.