Duties

Responsibilities:

• As directed, solicit candidates for participation through formal and informal opportunities such as public education events, media opportunities, partner engagement, and other related activities.
• With guidance from the Service Forester or District Manager, accept and return phone, email, and other inquiries from forest landowners regarding financial assistance opportunities.
• Schedule site visits with landowners for on-the-ground review of their project area to ensure landowner objectives are compatible with program and funding criteria.
• Work with landowners to complete and submit all required documents such as financial assistance application, W-9, Statewide Vendor Form, etc.
• Review financial assistance applications for completeness, accuracy, and applicability to available funding sources.
• Complete appropriate project scoring or ranking documentation to ensure equitable and consistent access to financial assistance resources.
• Use knowledge and experience to incorporate landowner objectives into standard mitigation actions to develop property-specific land management prescriptions. Coordinate with the Service Forester in the development of site-specific resource management plans/reports and/or forest stewardship plans.
• Plan and prioritize assigned fieldwork for fuels reduction and forest health site-specific coordinate or facilitate contractor selection and ensure planned activities will meet all applicable agency guidance as well as State and federal requirements.
• Perform periodic progress checks to ensure compliance and take corrective actions if required.
• Perform signoff inspection upon completion of work to determine if contractual obligations, goals of the program, and applicable conditions were met.
• Gather spatial data and other required attributes to accurately and completely catalog activities performed.
• Provide data to Service Foresters or others to facilitate aggregation for periodic accomplishment reports such as monthly and annual grant performance reports, final grant close-out accomplishment reports, quarterly performance measures, deliverable accomplishments, etc.
• Under the guidance of the Service Forester or District Manager, respond to and provide low-complexity technical expertise and advice to forest landowners regarding forest management practices, diagnosis and recommendations for forest health problems, animal damage and competing vegetation control, wildland fire risk reduction, and other resource issues and opportunities.
• Engage appropriate subject matter experts (Service Forester, entomologist, pathologist, wildlife biologist, Regulatory Assistance Forester, Service Forestry Coordinator, Community Resilience Specialist, etc.) when knowledge or experience level is exceeded.
• Provide technical specifications for forest management practices and silvicultural treatments. Monitor and report on treatment implementation.
• Deliver information and stories about service forestry work in assigned areas to the public and DNR staff in coordination with supervisors and Communications staff.
• Coordinate with and provide consultation to other forest health improvement projects (such as those organized by Planning, Science, and Monitoring or Cross-Boundary Restoration) within assigned work areas as requested.
• Make educational presentations to family forest landowners, natural resource professionals who advise them, contractors, and other audiences regarding forestry topics.
• Author educational and informational articles on program-related topics for Stewardship Notes, Small Forest Landowner Newsletter, and other publications.
• Teach forestry-related topics for WSU Extension and other education programs including Forest Owners Field Days, Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Courses, Family Forest Advisors Workshops, Contract Trainings, Conservation Districts, colleges, and others across western WA.
• Enter and provide documentation for all inquiries and services provided into the One-Stop-Shop Online Tracking Tool.
• Participate in training, professional development, and continuing education to maintain credentials such as SAF Certified Forester, Certified Tree Farm Inspector, Public Pest Control Consultant, or others.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Respond to informational requests for program information, accomplishment data, staff, and budget needs, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in forestry, forestry education, or closely related field from an accredited program;
  AND 3 years of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 5 years.
• Experience in general forest management activities such as forest road design and construction, timber management planning, silviculture techniques, reforestation methods, and timber harvest boundaries.
• Experience using forestry tools such as measuring and hand tools.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcMap Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, FieldMaps, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
• 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.
• Working independently.
• Time management.
• Effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively. Excellent public speaking skills.
• Organizational management - has a strong understanding and ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The majority of work is performed alone in sometimes isolated unimproved areas and on forest or rangeland but may include office, field, and classroom settings. Ability to walk over steep, uneven terrain in a variety of forest environments, year-round, statewide in a variety of weather conditions is required.
• Position requires extensive travel to provide technical expertise to landowners and occasional travel to meetings, training, and outreach events. Some overnight stays may be required. The employee is eligible for per diem and lodging costs when in travel status. The ability to drive long distances in a variety of weather conditions, year-round, is required.
• 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.
• Valid Public Pest Consultant certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid Certified Tree Farm Inspector certification or ability to obtain.

• Bachelor of Science in forestry, natural resources, or closely related field from an accredited program AND 1 year of field experience in forest management in the Pacific Northwest or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of silviculture and forest management practices in the Pacific Northwest or similar environments.
• Experience teaching or providing group presentations.
• Experience working in a positive, responsive, cooperative, and collaborative manner with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).
• Experience with government procurement rules, contracting, and administration.
• Experience providing technical assistance, education, and educational materials to non-professional audiences, especially forest landowners.
• Current knowledge of Forest Practices rules; Forest Practices Board Manual guidance; and DNR Forest Practices policies, procedures, and practices.
• Previous experience working with small forest landowners.
• SAF Certified Forester and/or FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification.

Supplemental Information

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.

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• 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.