Financial Assistance Program Administration, Data Consultant 1 (DC1)

Financial Assistance Program Administration, Data Consultant 1 (DC1)Recruitment #2025-2-7232Full-time, Permanent, Represented positionLocation : Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WAWork Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary : $3,728.00 - $4,987.00 MonthlyWant 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!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.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.Ensure database integrity by verifying project data.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.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.Deliver information and stories about service forestry work in assigned areas to the public and DNR 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.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.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.Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment : 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.The position requires very little travel except for identified trainings or meetings described above.Desired Qualifications : 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.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.Resume : that details your experience and qualifications.References : at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.Questions? Please email Alan Lawson at alan.lawson@dnr.wa.gov or Liz Smith at liz.smith@dnr.wa.gov .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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $3,728 - $4,987