Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, organize, and manage the workload performed by staff in the Rainier District to ensure all deliverables are met, while being respectful of the environmental, economic, and social authorizing environments in which we operate. Ensure all activities are compliant with all laws and regulations and all agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assures appropriate and optimum use of the region's resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities. Supports effective communication throughout the organization including supporting programs. Maintains the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and supports the State's goals for a diverse workforce.
• Ensure staff resource allocations are appropriately managed as budgeted and to accomplish deliverables and assignments. Key deliverables are making the district timber sales cut to achieve region volume deliverables, achieving 100% free to grow status in regenerated stands, achieving 100% silvicultural prescriptions in LRM by quarter, and achieving region quarterly volume targets. Work with the Management Forester to balance region volume deliverable by trust and quarterly target. Work to collaboratively achieve silviculture deliverables across the state lands in the region.
• Address highly sensitive resource issues working collaboratively with agencies, tribes, environmental groups, industry, local government, media and the general public. Provide key leadership in cooperation with the Recreation District Manager in management of recreation assets within the Rainier District.
• Practices risk management when planning, leading, and organizing work performed within the Rainier District. This includes evaluating plans, environmental documents, contracts and leases prepared by others to ensure that all meet department policies and that each meets all applicable laws, rules, and practices. Further manage risk by strictly adhering to applicable policies, rules and agreements when recommending hiring personnel, managing work schedules, and taking corrective action. To evaluate work areas and monitor work activities for safety and to provide direction, or direct corrective action to ensure a safe work environment.
• To be an active participant in the region management team. Participates in discussions and decisions on implementation of program direction, goals, and deliverables, and ensuring adequate resources are available to carry them out.
• Provides support to the region, divisions, and Attorney General's office in the preparation and settlement of legal issues involving the department. This includes gathering information, preparing statements and interrogations, testifying before boards and courts, and if necessary, actively participating in settlement negotiations with all parties involved.
• Represents the department's interest through all forms of communications with other state agencies and boards, federal agencies, and county and city boards. Attends agency hearings and to be prepared to address the department's interests in front of the public.
• Provides leadership in building and maintaining relationships with groups that hold a stake in how trust lands are managed within the work units. Meets with such groups to listen and gather information relevant to a pending action, and then synthesizes comments, if appropriate, into a final proposal.
• Maintain and develop positive and effective supervisory relationships with direct reports and staff, including responding appropriately to disciplinary situations, representing, coaching, and supporting staff to resolve conflicts, and handling routine personnel issues.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related natural sciences field, AND 5 years of relevant experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of forest management objectives, timber management planning and silvicultural principles.
• Knowledge of Washington SEPA process, Forest Practices rules, laws and practices and associated agency policies.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road construction practices and technology.
• Ability to develop programs, timelines, and track accomplishments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability articulates expectations, develop and mentor staff, and ensure accountability.
• Ability to monitor complex budgets.
• 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

• This position works in the office and in the field. Field hazards include: driving on step remote forest roads, traversing adverse terrain, weather, and active equipment on timber harvest operations.
• Occasional travel to Olympia and the Region office. Statewide travel happens several times a year.
• A 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.

• Experience making public presentations.
• Current knowledge of forest practice statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, agency practices and general forest management theory (such as forest tire prevention and suppression techniques, forest health Issues, silviculture; logging and forest road construction equipment and use: hazardous fuels reduction techniques, and public relations).
• Knowledge of agency business practices, particularly related to forest practices.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures.

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• 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.

• 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. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.