• Ensure recreational activities and facilities are consistent with watershed protection, working lands, and habitat restoration.
• Provide a sustainable network of safe, enjoyable recreational trails.
• Evaluate the suitability of continued and/or expanded motorcycle use within the forest.
• Establish consistent law enforcement and public education presence between public agencies, user groups, and citizen volunteers.
• Support existing partnerships and promote new collaboration between public agencies, user groups, and citizen volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing the Teanaway Community Forest Recreation Plan.
• Supervising and mentoring a Recreation Maintenance Mechanic.
• Independently planning, coordinating, and leading volunteer events throughout the year.
• Recruiting, screening, training, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers for their work.
• Fostering good working relations with the community and partners by being transparent about our operations and consulting with the TCF Advisory Group, G5 advocacy group, adjacent landowners, and external partners.
• Educating the public about sustainable recreation use and the benefits of the community forest.
• Processing recreation permits, including environmental risk assessments, HCP compliance, Recreation Plan compliance, trails policy, policy for sustainable forests, Teanaway Forest management plan, and SEPA.
• Identifying and recommending potential grant opportunities and projects for recreational sites in the Region.
• Creating high-quality standardized GIS map products utilizing local mapping protocols and ArcGIS/SUMA in consultation with GIS specialists for external partners.
• Collecting data for boundaries, streams, wetlands, live trees, and road/trail locations utilizing various types of GPS.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience working collaboratively with multiple DNR programs and other agencies or similar land management experience.
• Two years’ experience working collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources-related recreation.
• Two years’ experience working with forest-based land-use law and recreation-use law and practices such as SEPA, NEPA, Forest Practice Rules, HCP, etc.
• Two years’ experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as preparing written reports, memos, forms, and other records.
• Two years’ experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance, and planning and prioritizing work.
• Experience in public outreach and education.
• Experience working with GPS equipment and knowledge of basic GIS principles.
• Experience writing planning documents, preparing cost estimates, overseeing and coordinating design work, and negotiating with public officials and diverse agency
  staff.
• Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 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 the Southeast Region Office in Ellensburg, WA. The large majority (up to 60%) of work is performed alone or with a small team in isolated, unimproved natural areas. The rest of the assigned work (up to 40%) is performed in an office setting. Duty assignments will primarily be in the Teanaway Community Forest; however, depending on the needs of the District, Region, or Agency, assignments may occur throughout the SE Region. Incumbent must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field, covering moderate to difficult terrain in various weather conditions using forestry tools and equipment to conduct tasks. Incumbent must be able to ride an off-road vehicle on established easy-to-difficult multiple-use trails.
• This position regularly works independently in remote locations and drives on primitive forest roads in variable weather conditions. Overnight travel and travel to other parts of the Southeast Region may occur as needed to support the Region's recreation program projects and collaborative work.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in outdoor recreation management or other natural resources management, and two years of professional program development and management experience.
• Ability to provide presentations to the public and other agency staff.
• Familiarity with using power tools and other common trail maintenance equipment.

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.