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Description
Financial Assistance Program Administration, Data Consultant 1 (DC1)
Recruitment #2025-2-7232
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRecruitment #2025-2-7232
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $3,728.00 - $4,987.00 Monthly
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity in the Southeast Region to deliver DNR’s Forest Resiliency Program. Are you someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about restoring the ecology of our forest ecosystems? Do you enjoy working with the public, with diverse landowners and partners, working cross-boundary to find solutions in forest management? Are you passionate about building and growing a new program and team? Then this is the job for you! The DNR’s Southeast Region seeks motivated individuals to lead our region-based Forest Resiliency efforts and our new Service Forestry teams – experts in private forestland management, working with landowners to deliver critical resources, educational opportunities, and more.
Southeast Region is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring forest health-related activities across all-lands that work to restore and sustain the ecological functions of Washington’s forested landscapes and support healthy and resilient communities. The Service Forestry Program is an integral part of the team through the direct delivery of technical assistance and educational services supporting proactive management of Washington’s forests including municipal, county, and non-governmental organization-owned forest land.
Southeast’s Service Forestry Program provides land management advice to forest landowners. It helps to assess resource conditions and forest health, identify potential problems and opportunities, determine financial assistance eligibility, assist with treatment implementation, and recommend management practices to help achieve objectives. The program educates landowners and assists with the development and implementation of management plans to guide current and future management actions.
This position supports the Southeast Region's Service Forestry Program by providing innovative technical program support and expertise concerning stewardship information, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health improvement, and wildfire data management using the advanced knowledge and skills of an experienced practitioner. This position inputs or ensures various information relating to projects and interactions with landowners is entered into Forest Health Tracker, a DNR online database, to allow information sharing among DNR staff, stakeholders, and the public.
Using this database improves service delivery, accountability, and transparency by allowing easy access to accomplishments and various project parameters required at various levels throughout the agency.
This position reports to the Service Forestry District Manager and coordinates with the Forest Resilience District Manager, Service Forestry Coordinators, Service Foresters and Service Forestry Specialists, WSU Extension, U.S. Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, state and local municipalities, and local fire protection districts in regards to data management, financial assistance, and administration of projects relating to forest health and fuel reduction treatments. This includes providing support to the Southeast Region financial assistance program, GIS data management, project tracking, and historic data quality control. This position also develops and prepares narrative reports for grants and other activities across the Southeast Region for higher-level data managers by computing and comparing data.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Using databases such as Forest Health Tracker, perform data compilation and research analysis on financial assistance application packets to determine trends and service gaps.
- Conduct remote reviews of Service Forestry fieldwork to screen for forest practices and resource protection concerns using FPRAM and other data sources.
- Review submitted financial assistance application packets for accuracy and completeness.
- Approve appropriate funding amounts for requested treatment activities based on program standards.
- Analyze grant expenditure data within Forest Health Tracker to determine which funding source to use on financial assistance projects. Work with field staff and management to develop a plan for spending state and federal dollars.
- Ensure database integrity by verifying project
- Track payments and payment requests in Forest Health Tracker and DataMart using Finance expenditure spreadsheets for reconciliation.
- Use the Forest Health Tracker (FHT) online database to maintain Service Forestry project records and files.
- 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.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for inquiries and requests for service of the program in the Southeast Region.
- Provide consultative services for DNR or other forest landowner financial assistance or incentive programs such as Landowner Assistance Cost-Share.
- Deliver information and stories about service forestry work in assigned areas to the public and DNR staff in coordination with supervisors and Communications staff.
- Enter and provide documentation for all inquiries and services provided into the One Stop Shop Online Tracking Tool.
- Collaborate with staff to maintain and update knowledge related to technology, data collection, and other job duties.
- Respond to informational requests for program information, accomplishment data, staff and budget needs, etc.
Location: Ellensburg, WA
In the eastern shadow of the Cascade Mountains along Interstate 90, lies Ellensburg Washington, a college town that is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from most everything. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, just drive about an hour or two in any direction to Yakima, Wenatchee, Seattle, and Puget Sound. Ellensburg has an arid, four-season climate, which averages only about nine inches of rain a year! The valley and surrounding mountains provide scenic trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. Kittitas County is home to the Yakima Canyon, the premier spot for trout fishing in the Northwest. The Fall brings big game hunting to the hillsides of the valley. In the winter, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are prevalent. Ski and Snowboarding resorts are only a short drive away. In the summer months, try your hand at rock hounding to find an elusive Ellensburg Blue. Need a break from the outdoors? Downtown Ellensburg is one of the great historic shopping districts of the Pacific Northwest with a variety of clothing stores, bookstores, and floral and gift shops to choose from. Ellensburg also offers many great restaurants, breweries, taverns, and wineries with live music and dancing. Check out some great events downtown such as Buskers in the Burg, Dachshunds on Parade, First Friday Art Walk, and Winterhop BrewFest. Take in all the excitement of the World-Famous Ellensburg Rodeo every Labor Day Weekend or the simplicity of the local Farmers Market from May until October. Ellensburg has a little bit of excitement for everyone.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with customer service.
- Experience using and tracking multiple data sets provided by multiple parties.
- Experience in data analysis (numerical and descriptive).
- Experience interpreting and explaining complex processes and requirements to the public.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing those deadlines to meet mandated timeframes.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and SharePoint.
- Skills in oral and written communication and can convey messages clearly and persuasively.
- Organizational management - has a strong understanding ability to organize efficiently and the ability to develop or use systems for tracking the implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects.
- 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.
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DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- The position's assigned duty station is the Southeast Region Office in Ellensburg, though remote work or teleworking is acceptable based on the employee's suitability. Occasionally (up to 5% of the time), may work with field foresters in the field to better serve the public.
- The position requires very little travel except for identified trainings or meetings described above
- An associate's degree in natural resource or business studies and two years of technical experience in land management.
- Knowledge of Washington State Forest Practices rules; Forest Practices Board Manual guidance; and DNR Forest Practices policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of DNR technical assistance programs (Service Forestry) and small forest landowner office (SFLO) programs.
- One year of experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions and maps, topography, water types, aerial photos, and maps.
Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don’t hesitate to apply!
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.
Questions? Please email Alan Lawson at alan.lawson@dnr.wa.gov or Liz Smith at liz.smith@dnr.wa.gov or us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- 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 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.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
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 it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State 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.
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Salary : $3,728 - $4,987
