Job Description

Description

Special Forest Products - Hardwoods & Cedar Salvage, NRS3
Recruitment #2023-5-P404
Full-time, Project, Represented position.
Anticipated Project Employment is: July 2023-June 2025
Location: Product Sales and Leasing Division- Olympia, WA
Salary: $4,541.00 - $6,105.00 Monthly
In addition to the salary range listed, a general wage increase of 4% will be applied for all state employees on July 1, 2023.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The DNR Product Sales and Leasing Division, product sales program is seeking a forester to create and implement a new program to increase the amount of cedar salvage and hardwood timber sales being offered for auction. Do you possess journey-level forestry knowledge and desire an opportunity to develop new skills? This position will challenge your knowledge and skills through the creation of expanded opportunities in niche markets for forest products. This position will establish methods to bring more hardwood timber and cedar salvage to auction as well as authoring a report for the State Legislature. This position involves traveling to potential sale areas in both southwest Washington and the Olympic Peninsula while interacting closely with other DNR foresters and timber purchasers. To be successful in this position you will need a strong understanding of natural resource management, the state lands Habitat Conservation Plan, as well as the policy and regulatory environment in which we operate. This position requires excellent understanding of project management principles and ongoing frequent cooperative communication to ensure that the project goals are met. Critical and creative thinking is welcome!

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Identify currently planned (Fiscal Year 2024-2025) cedar-salvage and hardwoods-dominated sales in Pacific Cascade and Olympic Regions. Identify and design potential additional sales in these categories that can be offered for sale.
• Create and maintain a tracking system for costs and revenues associated with the hardwoods-dominated and cedar-salvage sales associated with this project.
• Identify key stakeholders and establish regular communications on project progress.
• Contract Administration: Ensure contracts offered under this project are completed in accordance with contract terms.
• Design reports to communicate key metrics and summarized findings for state uplands managers, and the Washington State Legislature.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor\'s Degree in forestry or a related field; OR four years of professional-level forest management experience.
• Demonstrated regard for safety in all aspects of the working environment.
• Experience in applying theory, policy, principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern United States (i.e., fundamentals of: silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, forest road engineering, intensive forest management practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, and water quality considerations.).
• Demonstrated familiarity with current forest practices regulations, State Uplands Habitat Conservation Plan, and associated agency policies and procedures.
• Professional experience in the application of forest management objectives and timber management planning.
• Experience preparing and/or managing timber sales contracts.
• Experience with ground and cable logging systems, and forest road construction.
• Experience with, and understanding of Forest Practices rules, natural resources law and practices.
• Demonstrated proficient experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pacific Northwest hardwoods and cedar salvage wood products.
• Strong written and verbal communication competencies, as demonstrated by these actions:

• Conveys clear, persuasive messages that are effective in influencing the thoughts and actions of others
• Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely
• Keeps supervisor, co-workers and subordinates informed
• Clearly and effectively communicates with individuals and groups
• Addresses problems and issues in a professional and respectful manner.
• Strong Facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Effective customer service skills to build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Consistently demonstrates to customers an interest in solving their problems
• Takes action to solicit feedback and assess performance with customers
• Responds to an adverse customer reaction by developing better alternatives
• DNR Core Competencies:

• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Schedule options are available. Core business hours are 9am-3:30pm, and selected schedule must include those hours on work days Candidate may select from Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, a 4-10s per week, or 9-9s per 2-weeks schedule. Hours may be adjusted within a week as needed for long travel days.
• Occasional overnight travel may be needed to complete field work in remote locations. Travel needs are likely to be inconsistent and will depend on field work locations relative to employee residence. Maximum likely would be 3 days per week; more probable scenario would be 3-5 days per month.
• A valid 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Forest Management or a related field and at least 4 years of professional experience.
• Experience working at a Hardwoods or Cedar Salvage facility, or experience procuring product for one.

Supplemental Information

(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.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• 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,
• 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 benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit

for more information. Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references - you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

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. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The 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.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or .

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