{"id":40920,"date":"2021-06-09T18:39:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T01:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=40920"},"modified":"2021-06-09T18:39:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T01:39:41","slug":"job-forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2-dept-of-natural-resources-colville-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2-dept-of-natural-resources-colville-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Forest Practices Office Tech 2, NR Technician 2, Dept. of Natural Resources (Colville, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3104744&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Stevens County \u2013 Colville, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$32,856.00 &#8211; $43,392.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Stevens County \u2013 Colville, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Dept. of Natural Resources<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2021-05-5946-05544<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">6\/20\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entity-details-buttons\">\n<ul class=\"nav tab-buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a id=\"details-info-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2#details-info\" data-toggle=\"tab\">DESCRIPTION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"details-benefits-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2#details-benefits\" data-toggle=\"tab\">BENEFITS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"details-questions-link\" role=\"tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/forest-practices-office-tech-2-nr-technician-2#details-questions\" data-toggle=\"tab\">QUESTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong>Forest Practices Office Tech 2, Natural Resource Technician 2\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment #2021-06-5946<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Forest Practices office staff of the Northeast Region of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a new member to join our team. The Forest Practices Division of DNR serves as the regulatory authority of forestry activity on all on non-federal public and private lands through the Forest Practices Act.<\/p>\n<p>Our ideal candidate will be someone who possess great communication skills, enjoys working with a variety of people, has good attention to detail and has a passion for Washington State\u2019s Natural Resources. \u00a0The Natural Resources Technician 2 will serve as the first point of contact for the public regarding Forest Practices Applications. \u00a0This position assists landowners over the phone or in person at the NE Region Headquarters Office with completing the necessary forms, making sure they have a good understanding of the Forest Practices Act and what is required of their proposals. \u00a0This position is also responsible to process and distribute the Forest Practices Applications to the appropriate foresters and\/or industry partners, as well as maintain the region\u2019s Forest Practices files.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Representing the agency in a positive manner while assisting land owners with questions and concerns regarding forestry activities.<\/li>\n<li>Working with landowners submitting Forest Practices Applications (FPAs) and related documents to insure they are complete and accurately represent the activity.<\/li>\n<li>Recommends appropriate classification of forest practices activity and distributes FPAs and related documents to team members and industry partners.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains the region\u2019s Forest Practices files.<\/li>\n<li>Alerts supervisor of complaints, procedural or sensitive issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High School diploma or GED and 4 years\u2019 experience in a business environment with heavy customer interface.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and Abode Acrobat.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to function as a member of a diverse, multi- disciplinary team.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to learn Forest Practices RCWs and WACs, DNR\u00a0policies, procedures,\u00a0and\u00a0practices.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal staff and external applicants and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Associates\u00a0or\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s\u00a0degree\u00a0in\u00a0forestry,\u00a0natural\u00a0science,\u00a0or\u00a0a\u00a0related\u00a0field<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>1-2\u00a0years\u2019\u00a0experience\u00a0working\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0natural\u00a0resource\u00a0related\u00a0field<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Experience\u00a0reading\u00a0and\u00a0understanding\u00a0maps<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment such as scanners, printers, and integrated phone systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the world&#8217;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 Colville. For more information on this area visit,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.colville.wa.us\/\"><em>https:\/\/www.colville.wa.us\/<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;s telework policy.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/about-washington-department-natural-resources\">About the Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0(DNR).\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOur mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to organizational health and wellness<\/li>\n<li>Work\/life balance<\/li>\n<li>DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women\u2019s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/statewide-business-resource-groups\"><strong>visit here to learn more<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Leadership that empowers and supports employees<\/li>\n<li>Professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Educational and career development aid<\/li>\n<li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.wa.gov\/benefits.html\">http:\/\/careers.wa.gov\/benefits.html<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nTo 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:CareersHelp@des.wa.gov\">CareersHelp@des.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>Provide three to five professional references \u2013 you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.<\/li>\n<li>Complete all supplemental questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans wishing to claim Veteran\u2019s 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. \u00a0We thank you and are grateful for your service!<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>. \u00a0Those 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonrelay.com\/\">www.washingtonrelay.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check us out on:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/\">DNR\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashDNR\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/waDNR\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/washdnr\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/WAstateDNR\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washingtondnr.wordpress.com\/\">WordPress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact Nondis Taylor\u00a0at\u00a0(509) 684-7474<em>,\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3104744\/Nondis.Taylor@dnr.wa.gov%20\">Nondis.Taylor@dnr.wa.gov<\/a><\/em>\u00a0or e-mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,7,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40920"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40921,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40920\/revisions\/40921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}