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Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Pacific Cascade Region. Are you interested in a rewarding career in Washington State managing the state’s forests for multiple objectives? If so, we are seeking a Unit Forester (Natural Resource Specialist 3) to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of the State’s trust lands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Management of trust assets is linked to decisions made during the presales, sales compliance, and silviculture functions of the Pacific Cascade Region Team. This position provides senior level, professional forestry expertise on DNR uplands managed to sustain long-term ecosystem and economic viability.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Perform senior level project manager tasks leading the implementation of the dynamic 5-year forest management plan for the geographic unit. 
• Development and maintenance of a 5-year timber sale plan for the geographic unit.
• Timber sale design and layout.
• Timber sale and road construction compliance.
• Supervision and mentorship of 1-4 professional forestry staff.
• Responsibility for setting unit priorities, independent decision-making, and the flow and completion of work within the geographic unit.
• Act as the Department’s representative in reacting to constituent or business partner inquiries. 
• Ensure all work is compliant with all applicable policies, procedures, and laws. 
• Safety in all aspects of the position. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• An Associate’s Degree in forestry or a related field; and four years of professional forestry experience.
• Demonstrated regard for safety in all aspects of the working environment.
• Experience in applying theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern United 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.)
• Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plan, and associated agency policies and procedures.
• 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 Practices rules, natural resources law and practices.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• 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.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, forest management, forest operations, or silviculture specific to forestry in the Northwest USA.
• Two years of professional experience in a natural resource program area.
• Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State trust lands
• Supervisory experience of at least 6 months which demonstrates 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.
   

Supplemental Information

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 Castle Rock. For more information on this area visit, https://ci.castle-rock.wa.us/ 
 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are 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
• 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 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 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 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.
 
Veterans 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 Padraic Callahan at (360) 749-0685, Padraic.Callahan@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov