NEOGOV · 23 hours ago
Delphi Unit Manager and Elbe Unit Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,865/mo - $6,539/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) to join the Department of Natural Resources in the South Puget Sound Region. The role involves overseeing forest management planning, contract administration, and supervising staff in the Delphi or Elbe units to ensure sustainable timber sales and effective resource management.
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Responsibilities
Plan, lead, organize, and manage the workload performed by Unit staff to ensure all deliverables are met, while being respectful of the environmental, economic, and social authorizing environments in which we operate
Ensure staff resource allocations are appropriately managed to accomplish deliverables and assignments. Key deliverables are making the unit timber sales cut to achieve district volume deliverables
Supervision: Maintain a safe working environment. Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely evaluations
Support effective and positive communication throughout the organization
Work to resolve sensitive resource issues with a variety of partners
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in forestry or other closely related field; AND two years of professional forestry experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Experience in applying theory, policy, principles, and practices of the forestry profession as applied to Northwestern States (i.e. fundamentals of silviculture of Northwest species, markets and economics, cruising methods, sales layout, logging methods, engineering, plant nutrition, propagation and weed control, reforestation and intensive forest practices, recreation, multiple use, inventory, water quality, watershed management and basic principles of fisheries management)
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 Practice rules, natural resource law and practices
Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with GPS technology and GIS mapping products
Demonstrated regard for safety in all aspects of the working environment
Understanding of current forest management plans, Habitat Conservation Plan, and associated agency policies and procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Facilitation and negotiation skills
Ability to assign work and set performance standards and expectations
Ability to provide performance feedback and coaching
Ability to foster employee motivation and performance-based recognition
Ability to provide training and development
Dedication to a Safe Workplace: Demonstrates leadership in the maintenance and development of a safe and healthy work environment
Communications Effectiveness
Team Leadership
Customer Focus
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
Position's assigned duty station is a district work center. The large percentage (45-50%) of work is performed alone in isolated managed forest areas. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions
Position requires large amounts of time in the field traveling alone between timber sale activities and the region office
A current valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in forest management, forest operations, or silviculture specific to forestry in the Northwest USA
Three years of professional forestry experience
A WSDA Pesticide Applicators License
Experience practicing forestry and silviculture tasks involved in the management of State trust lands
Supervisory experience of at least 6 months which demonstrates ability to promote team building skills, assign work, coaching, and evaluating the work product of other staff
Experience with timber marketing and financial appraisals
Knowledge of employment rules and regulations as they apply to DNR employees
Experience with forest growth and yield simulators
Knowledge of the Incident Command System
Benefits
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 includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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NEOGOV
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