What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Forestry North Coordinator, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3) position at State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources?
Description
Service Forestry North Coordinator, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3)
Recruitment #2025-2-6633
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Wenatchee, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRecruitment #2025-2-6633
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Southeast Region- Wenatchee, WA
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,501.00 - $7,400.00 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 is seeking 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.
Under the direction of the Forest Resilience District Manager, this position serves as the expert for internal and external stakeholders for Forest Health and Resilience program work in their assigned work area for small forest landowners. This position develops its work methods, including planning, scheduling, setting goals, and estimating work timelines. This position consults with internal and external subject matter experts to plan and coordinate the development of fuels reduction and forest health projects in their assigned work area. Convenes and facilitates outreach and communication to multiple stakeholders in their assigned work area to more effectively stay informed and inform others of DNR activities. By performing these activities, this position helps to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
The program and goals are informed by USDA Forest Service Forest Stewardship Program guidance, the National Wildland Fire Management Strategy, the WA Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee, the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan, and the WA State Forest Action Plan.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Plans and provides input to landscape-level risk assessments with internal and external experts and stakeholders and briefs region management regarding high-hazard Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas within the Southeast Region.
- Works with other agency programs and partners, evaluates, prioritizes, and coordinates cross-boundary work and collaboration.
- Responsible for project management and assisting in the direction of the Region’s Service Forestry landowner cost-share program in assigned work areas.
- Oversees contract administration rolls for fuels management contracts. Drafts Requests for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQs) and contracts. Acts as Solicitation Coordinator for RFQQs and Contract Manager for contracts.
- Manages and coordinates cross-agency meetings with strategic partners concerning agency fuels programs.
- Participation and implementation of public meetings with internal and external partners and stakeholders, whose professional knowledge and expertise support sound decision-making and collaboration for landscape-scale fuels reduction and forest health work.
- Actively engages with partner groups to prioritize and plan fuels mitigation projects.
- Serves as the region expert for the external stakeholder cost-share reimbursement program.
- Consult with the public and external and internal partners regarding complex inquiries regarding our Region-wide cost-share program.
- Seeks opportunities to fund cost-share programs through grants, capital budget requests, or other opportunities.
- Plans, leads, organizes, oversees, and reviews all work performed by forest resilience staff in their assigned work area of the Forest Resilience District.
- Sets performance expectations for staff, and provides follow-up coaching, feedback, and corrective action as necessary. Supports teamwork and monitors the well-being of staff.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of professional forest management techniques to address forest health issues.
- Knowledge of forest health condition class, other landscape departure metrics, and related forest management treatment options and other forest resilience strategies.
- Knowledge and experience with state forest practices rules and related regulations.
- Basic skills and knowledge in the use of a personal computer and forestry instrument measuring tools.
- Experience with GIS, including ArcMap, Survey123, Collector, and other mapping tools to document work and convey information to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with reading maps and interpreting information on aerial photos.
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Bachelor's degree in forestry, resource management, or natural resources-related field AND 3 years of natural resource field experience.
OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners/community partners in a team setting.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to develop or use systems to track several complex projects' implementation and accomplishments.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of professional forest management techniques to address forest health issues.
- 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 Wenatchee Work Center. Work is performed mostly in an office setting. The position is expected to attend occasional weekend and/or evening meetings. Occasionally required to work in outdoor settings, and traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- The position requires occasional frequent travel to the field or to attend meetings or various trainings.
- 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.
- Four years of professional forestry experience.
- Working knowledge and formal training in wildland fire.
- Knowledge of DNR cost-share programs, processes, and requirements.
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.
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 : $5,501 - $7,400
