{"id":47108,"date":"2022-09-22T13:49:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T20:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=47108"},"modified":"2022-09-22T13:49:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T20:49:04","slug":"job-forest-practice-forester-department-of-natural-resources-hybrid-remote-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-forest-practice-forester-department-of-natural-resources-hybrid-remote-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Forest Practice Forester, Department of Natural Resources (Hybrid\/Remote, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-tab active\">\n<div class=\"entity-standalone-header\">\n<div class=\"entity-title-container\">\n<h2 class=\"entity-title\" title=\"Forest Practice Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3\">Forest Practice Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header-buttons\"><button class=\"email-share-button st-custom-button fa fa-envelope\" type=\"submit\" data-network=\"email\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/3713189\/forest-practice-forester-natural-resource-specialist-3\" data-title=\"Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA Forest Practice Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3\" data-email-subject=\"Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA Forest Practice Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3\" aria-label=\"Share via Email. 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Link will be opened in a new tab.\" data-original-title=\" \"><\/button><button id=\"apply-button\" class=\"btn btn-large btn-primary btn-app-primary switch-button\">APPLY<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content entity-details-tabs\">\n<div id=\"info\" class=\"entity-details-container\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-container\">\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3713189&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Multiple Locations - Western Washington, 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\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$54,492.00 &#8211; $77,028.00 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\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Multiple Locations &#8211; Western Washington, 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\">Remote Employment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Flexible\/Hybrid<\/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\">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 class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2022-9-3885\/3937-12939<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">\u00a0<\/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=\"ss-alert attentional closing-info term-value\">\u00a09\/22\/2022 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\/3713189\/forest-practice-forester-natural-resource-specialist-3#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\/3713189\/forest-practice-forester-natural-resource-specialist-3#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\/3713189\/forest-practice-forester-natural-resource-specialist-3#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<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/em_dnr_logo_2_color_long.jpg\" alt=\"An image without description\" \/><\/div>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/image-20200928153158-1.png\" alt=\"An image without description\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<strong>Forest Practice Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 3<\/strong><br \/><strong>Recruitment #2022-9-3885\/3937<\/strong><br \/><strong>Full-time, Permanent, Represented positions<\/strong><br \/><strong>Location: South Puget Sound Region- King\/North Pierce County and South Pierce County, WA<\/strong><br \/><br \/><strong>Positions with permanent duty stations in King County receive an additional 5% added to their monthly base salary. The salary listed on this announcement reflects an additional 5%.<\/strong><br \/><br \/><strong>Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?<\/strong><br \/>Do you have the passion for environmental protection? Do you want to be a part of making Washington a place that has sustainable future with fish, wildlife, clean water and a viable timber industry? This job is all about protecting public resources on forest land. Join the South Puget Region of DNR as a Forest Practices Field Forester. The South Puget Sound Region is looking to fill a Forest Practices position in the Wilkeson Unit. The work area is from the Green River to the Puyallup River off to the East and Puget Sound to the West. You would work primarily in King and Pierce Counties.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><br \/>Responsible for evaluating harvest proposals, stream crossings and protecting Washington\u2019s public resources. This is accomplished by possessing a working knowledge of the Washington State Forest Practice Rules and evaluating and approving\/disapproving proposed Forest Practice Applications. Facilitating Interdisciplinary Teams of natural resource professionals when evaluating proposals.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Associate\u2019s Degree in forestry or a related field; and four years of professional forestry experience.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Position Competencies:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate Effectively<\/li>\n<li>Work Effectively as a Team<\/li>\n<li>Customer Focus<\/li>\n<li>Dedication to a Safe Workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>DNR Core Competencies:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Accountability\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Value Others\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Compassionate Communication\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Inspire Others\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Excellence\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Conditions of Employment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A valid driver\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n<li>Requires large majority (70%) of field work performed in isolated, unimproved natural areas. Must be able to traverse steep, uneven terrain in all weather conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Requires large majority (60%) of time in the field traveling alone between forest practice sites. Some overnight stays may be required. Eligible for per diem and lodging costs when in travel status, except when provided by the agency.<\/li>\n<li>Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This position is based in an office\/fieldwork and requires in-person attendance\/interactions with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you verify your status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Desired Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A Bachelor\u2019s degree involving major study Forestry, or related natural science and four years of paraprofessional experience in regulatory programs involving forestry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><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 \/>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.<br \/><strong>Our Vision\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Our actions ensure a future where Washington\u2019s lands, waters, and communities thrive.<br \/><strong>Our Mission\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington\u2019s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.<br \/><strong>Our Core Values:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety and Well-Being \u2014Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.<\/li>\n<li>Public Service \u2014We 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.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving \u2014 We solve our state\u2019s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and Teamwork \u2014We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:<\/strong><br \/>\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\">visit here to learn more<\/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<strong>Application Requirements:<\/strong><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>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.\u00a0<\/li>\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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><em>Candidates that move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted via email from \u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:info@governmentjobs.com\"><em>info@governmentjobs.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0with 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.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><br \/>This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>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!<br \/><br \/>The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>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>.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><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><br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact Bruce Meyer at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bruce.meyer@dnr.wa.gov\">bruce.meyer@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a><br \/><br \/>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>.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Agency<\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8089,"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":[4,32,28,33,19,7,13,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47108"}],"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\/8089"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47109,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47108\/revisions\/47109"}],"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=47108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}