Forest Practices District Manager, WMS1

Job title: Forest Practices District Manager, WMS1

Company: State of Washington

Job description: Description

Forest Practices District Manager, WMS1
Recruitment #2021-07-3048
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Washington Management Services (WMS1), Non-represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region. Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve local communities by leading/mentoring other natural resource professionals in support of the “Forest Practices” program? This program implements the “Forest Practices Act,” and “Timber/fish/Wildlife” agreement. The goals of both the act and agreement are to protect natural resources such as water quality and fish and wildlife habitat while simultaneously maintaining a viable forest products industry. The primary duties involve supervising professional forest practices foresters as they enforce forest practices rules in collaboration with other state agencies and Indian Tribes. The forest practices forester duties involve reviewing and making approval/conditioning decisions on forest practices applications and taking enforcement action on violations of forest practices rules.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Supervising 7 forest practices foresters as they review and approve/condition forest practices applications, and take enforcement actions on violations of forest practices rules.
• Resolve disputes regarding interpretation of forest pratices rules
• Serve as a member of the region management team that provides general direction to staff on safety, workplace culture, and ethics.
• Facilitate cooperation and collaboration between the agency and TFW cooperators (i.e other state agencies and affected Indian tribes)
• Represent the region in appeals of forest practices application approval/conditioning decisions and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources Management; and five years of professional level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of land and resources management, and personnel management; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

OR
An associate’s degree in forest management or natural resources management; and seven years of professional level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of land and resources management, and personnel management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. * Knowledge in personnel management principles and merit system rules, and employee union agreements.

• Knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in staff month and dollar budget development.
• Skills in assessing training needs.
• Skills in agreement and contract negotiations.
• Key Knowledge and Skills, Forestry:

• Knowledge of Washington Forest Practices Rules and common timber harvest and road building techniques and machinery.
• Work under minimal supervision within the context of broad agency policies
• Provide supervision over professional regulatory foresters.
• Use a mix of tactical and strategic thinking to address various budget, fixed asset, human resource and customer service issues
• Develop, recommend, and implement agency strategies, policies, and resource allocation
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations
• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• 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 may be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Experience as a forest practices forester and/or forest practices coordinator.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct
• Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance and mutual regard
• Convey clear persuasive messages that are effective.
• Respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers
• Influences others within the organization to be excited, enthused, and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives
• Creates and nurtures a performance-based culture and takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team
• Can be relied on to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight, and seeks and responds to opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the organization’s purposes.
• Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences.

Supplemental Information

Location:
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. The duty station for this position is located in Sedro-Woolley, WA, in the scenic Skagit Valley. World-class outdoor recreation opportuinites abound in the area. The main entrance to North Cascades National Park is only 1 hr drive to the east. The San Juan Islands can be accessed from Anacortes, just a 45 minute drive to the west. Additional recreation opportunities can be found in the surrounding Mt. Baker/Snoqualmie National Forest and state forest trust lands. For more urban experiences, Seattle, WA. And Vancouver, B.C. are each only an hour and a half drive away. For more information on this area visit,

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

(DNR).
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. 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. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

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. How to Apply:
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.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email .

Application Requirements:

• 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.
• 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!

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 .

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions? Please contact Kevin Killian at or e-mail us at

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Location: Skagit County, WA – Sedro-Woolley, WA

Job date: Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:51:31 GMT

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