Forestry Riparian Easement Forester, NRS2 (Forester)

Full Time

  Washington DNR

  Thurston County – Olympia, Washington, United States

Service, Science, Sustainability
 
Under the leadership of the Commissioner of Public Lands, our work at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is done with the public's interest in mind, which means transparency and public knowledge.  Our decisions are guided by sound science as we manage state trust lands, native ecosystems and natural resources. We support the vision of a sustainable future by protecting and managing the natural resources so future generations will have them.
 
DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. We generate revenue that supports public schools, state institutions and county services. But managing lands is only half of our story. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.
 
The DNR has an annual operating budget of approximately $245 million and has over 1300 permanent employees with approximately 500 additional staff hired during the summer fire season.
 
We have some of the most talented people in the industry.  We honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.  We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website.  

 

Duties

 

Forestry Riparian Easement Forester
Natural Resource Specialist 2
Recruitment # 2018-03-7413, 7407
 
 
SALARY RANGE:             
$3,522 – $4,623 per month
                                          
TYPE OF POSITION:        
2 Positions. Project, Full-time.   These positions are represented by the WPEA.  They are funded until June 30, 2019 with the potential for extensions as funding will allow.
Important Note:   Once appointed the incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.
 
LOCATION:                         
Olympia, Washington
 
CLOSES:
March 30, 2018. The first interviews will include the candidates that apply on or before 13 March 2018.  All other candidates will be considered for the second position.  
Note: Recruitment may be extended after March 30, 2018 depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.
 
POSITION PROFILE:
 
These rewarding positions will work with small forest landowners on their land to identify qualifying timber for proposed conservation easements under the Forestry Riparian Easement Program. These positions will be based in Olympia, WA and will work on Forestry Riparian Easement Program projects on private forest lands throughout Washington State. The Forestry Riparian Easement Program is a landowner compensation program that reimburses eligible landowners for protecting riparian habitat. Specific tasks for these positions include:
  • Determine easement eligibility using knowledge of Washington State Forest Practices rules;
  • Prepare and comply timber cruise contracts;
  • Calculate easement values using data from timber cruise reports;
  • Gather easement data and provide reports using tools in the field such as GPS and other forestry equipment;
  • Create and maintain GIS database and maps of easements;
  • Prepare documents for conservation easement transactions.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A two year degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Science/Management or closely related field and at least two years' experience practicing forest management skills.
  • Experience in general forest management theory and practices including timber cruising methods and procedures, measurement and marketability by species, grade and defect.
  • Working knowledge and experience implementing Forest Practices Rules after 2001. Knowledge and experience managing forest land under a Habitat Conservation Plan may substitute for this requirement.
  • Experience preparing and administering forest management contracts. These skills could be gained by timber sales contract compliance, or forest practices application review.
  • A college class in Arc/Info and/or Arc/GIS or at least 6 months work experience using cartography tools, such as Arc/Info and/or Arc/GIS.
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Office business support software (Word, Excel etc.).
  • Ability to gather coordinates using GPS equipment in a forest setting and apply gathered data to maps using cartographic software.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Natural Resources Science/Management or closely related field and two years of experience implementing the Washington State Forest Practices rules, policies, procedures and agency practices, including field experience with riparian management zone delineation. 

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
  • The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function.  Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

 

Supplemental Information

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

  • To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
  • You must submit the following:
    • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements. 
    • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
    • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
  • Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
  • You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days
 
Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly. 
 
Note: Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record issued from all states in which they have held a license during the past 3 years.
 
Questions?  Please contact Dan Pomerenk at (360 902-1427 or dan.pomerenk@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
 
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
 
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.

Compensation

$42,264.00 - $55,476.00 Annually