Stand Level Monitoring Coordinator, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Stand-level data collection on the OWNF and CNF in support of the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Eastern Washington, Forest Action Plan, CFLRP, and the Forest Health Assessment and Treatment Framework.
• Stand-level data collection on private, state, municipal, and other landownerships in support of the 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan: Eastern Washington, Forest Action Plan, and the Forest Health Assessment and Treatment Framework.
• Stand-level monitoring protocol development, refinement, and training.
• Stand-level monitoring reporting – including data quality control and analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major study in natural resources (e.g. natural resource planning, forestry, landscape ecology, fire science, wildlife biology, geography), or a closely related field AND two years of professional work experience in natural resources planning, forest ecology, silviculture, fire science, landscape ecology, forest management, wildlife management, geography, or a closely related field relying on the required position knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in forest health monitoring with at least 2 years of forestry monitoring.
• Experience with basic quality control of data, database management, and data analysis.
• Experience with geospatial software like ArcGIS or Survey123, and other related software to map and analyze natural resources.
• Understanding of forest health statistical analysis and sampling design.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex natural resource issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting with internal staff and external partners.
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Work will primarily be performed in a field setting with up to 50% in an office setting. The ability to traverse difficult terrain during all weather conditions is required. The duty station is flexible, dependent on the successful candidate and supervisor agreeing on a location in eastern Washington.
• This position will be required to travel throughout Washington State. Candidate must be able to drive a state vehicle and travel independently to those locations.
• 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.

• Knowledge of major forest health issues in the Pacific Northwest and management strategies to address those issues.
• Experience developing training materials and teaching small groups.
• Experience in forest management and/or silviculture.
• Experience creating monitoring plans and writing engaging monitoring reports that effectively communicate key monitoring results to diverse audiences.
• A Master’s degree with a major study in natural resources (e.g. natural resource planning, forestry, landscape ecology, fire science, wildlife biology, geography) or a closely related field and three years of professional work experience in natural resources planning, forest ecology, silviculture, fire science, landscape ecology, forest management, wildlife management, geography, or a closely related field relying on the required position knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors.
• Experience participating in multi-agency groups and understanding how to effectively communicate and represent science to external partners.
Experience participating in regional and local natural resource planning efforts.

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.