Deadline: Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Olympia, WA Job Description: Conservation Easement Check Cruiser, Forest Check Cruiser 2 Recruitment #2024-6-A264 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location flexibility may be available and considered: Olympia, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,987.00 - $6,705.00 Monthly (See official listing for full details.) Responsibilities: Determines timber cruise sampling and layout methods and estimates the gross and net volume per assigned cruise area. Ensures cruising data meets DNR Timber Cruising Handbook standards. Lays out cruise patterns, counts trees, estimates heights, observes species, estimates the extent of defects, and assigns a grade, makes mathematical projections from samples to calculate estimates of grade, species, and value of the entire conservation easement area. Ensures cruising data is statistically sound. Maintains fluent use of agency software such as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the Atterbury Cruise method to analyze cruise data and produce accurate cruise narratives and reports. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in forest management, natural resource management, or related field; OR 4 years experience in timber cruising. Demonstrated experience with all aspects of timber cruising and mensuration including different sampling systems for timber cruising, analyzing and explaining sampling statistics and sample design, and interpreting and reporting cruise information and product descriptions. Advanced level proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe applications. Demonstrated experience using software designed to gather and report timber cruise data. Demonstrated experience collecting data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) in a forest setting. Demonstrated experience creating a GIS database using mapping software. Ability to work independently with creative adaptability. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with management and stakeholders. Convey messages clearly and persuasively. Salary: $59,844.00 - $80,460.00 Annually Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which 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, 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 that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Relocation compensation may be available and considered Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. How to Apply: View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4541669/conservation-easement-check-cruiser-forest-check-cruiser-2?keywords=A264&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions. Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 6/26/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
