Responsibilities:
As the DNR’s presales expert, this position is the agency expert for all timber sale planning and preparation, including document standards and maximizing timber sale revenue through appropriate market timing. This position also ensures the program consistently implements Agency policies and standards as well as meets requirements in State law before the Board of Natural Resources approval and public auction.

This position provides the leadership of the DNR timber sales presales program by proactively developing, expanding, and improving tools for DNR staff to complete planned sales for auction. In addition, this position expands the linkage to DNR’s timber customers and business partners. As a primary timber presales trainer, this position should be able to motivate and guide personnel within the division and regions to achieve Product Sales goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Forestry, Natural Resources, or a closely related field AND 5 years experience in the forest industry
  OR equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience creating and modifying highly complex spreadsheets or datasets to meet different project needs.
• Project management experience.
• Experience providing expectations and feedback for others, following a formal performance & development plan outline.
• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence 

• Office position with occasional field work. The position will need to work in all types of weather and terrain.
• Approximately monthly; frequency and length depend on seasonal needs.
• 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.
  

• Master’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 10 years of experience with timber sale design, paperwork, and contract compliance, with at least 5 years experience reviewing others’ timber sales.
• Key Knowledge:
  • Detailed knowledge of DNR timber sale layout and paperwork standards
  • Familiar with forest products industry manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest
  • Familiar with industry-standard practices for timber appraisal and valuation methods
  • Knowledgeable about capabilities, limitations, and general costs of timber harvesting and forest road-building equipment.
  • Laws related to DNR, timber sales, and contracts.
  • Employee Performance Management cycle, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  • DNR business practices, organizational structures, and agency policies. 
  • DNR’s legal responsibilities as a trust manager, and specific trust mandate components. Familiar with the requirements of
    • Policy for Sustainable Forests (PSF),
    • DNR’s Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP),
    • Criteria for formal forestry certification programs (SFI ® and FSC ®).
• Skills / Abilities:
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including effective review and editing of others’ writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship development & maintenance
  • Effective records maintenance & organization, to be able to efficiently organize and access key timber sale documents
  • Effective presentation skills, with experience developing presentations and presenting to groups of varying sizes in formal and informal situations
  • Full competence and capabilities with standard office computer programs (Microsoft Suite and Adobe)
  • At least mid-level knowledge and experience with operating GIS applications
  • Intermediate-level or better skills using GIS mapping systems
  • Intermediate-level or better skills using the Land Resource Manager (LRM) application
  • Detail-oriented; ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in spreadsheets and written documents.

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 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.