Deadline: Sun, 08/27/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Classic Rock Job Description: Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Would you like to become an integral part of accomplishing the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mission to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations? Are you committed to working with natural resource specialists to meet the reforestation needs on state trust lands within Pacific Cascade Region? Are you someone who is detail oriented and highly organized? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources Pacific Cascade Region is looking for an individual to fill their Contract Specialist position in the Silviculture program. Responsibilities: The contract specialist position performs technical and professional duties within the region silviculture program. This position works under the guidance of the region IMF (Intensive Management Forester), the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Forest Practice Rules, the Policy for Sustainable Forests, the Endangered Species Act, and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. Under the direction of the region IMF, this position serves as the point of contact and subject matter expert pertaining to the Region’s silviculture contracts. This position reports to the region IMF and must interact with agency staff, the public and other state, county, and federal agencies on a routine basis. The units are responsible for implementing programmatic policy, procedures, guidance, and attaining tangible deliverables on the ground. Qualifications: -A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field AND One year of experience in negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, contract compliance administration or natural resource business or public administration field involving contract management OR A combination of education and/or experience equivalent. A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association, or a Master’s Degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for the experience. -Experience with contracts terminology and development; contracts practices and procedures. -Advanced level experience in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets, and Adobe Products. -Experience organizing, prioritizing, and working within tight schedules and timelines with attention to detail. -Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. -Excellent customer service skills. -DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence Miscellaneous: See link below for a full position description with full benefits and application instructions. Salary: $47,688.00 - $64,092.00 Annually Benefits: health insurance including vision and dental, flexible health spending account, life insurance, long-term disability, relocation assistance, retirement plans, public service loan forgiveness and more How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4144591/contract-specialist-1?keywords=0081&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with questions.
