Employer Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Forest Practices Application Technical Strategist, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)Recruitment #2026-6-A492Full-time, Permanent Represented position (WFSE)Location: South Puget Sound Region- Enumclaw, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $6,869.00 - $9,241.00 MonthlyThe salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective July 1, 2026.An additional 5% King County duty station pay has also been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?Want to join a great team and make a difference for Washington’s working forests and forested ecosystems? The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Practices Application (FPA) Technical Strategist to support our Forest Practices Program.The Forest Practices Program administers the forest practices rules that protect public safety, water quality, and fish and wildlife habitat on the 12 million acres of Washington's state-owned and private forestlands and assists Washington's family forest owners through its Small Forest Landowner Office, which provides technical and financial assistance to help small forest landowners manage their unique lands to meet their individual goals.The FPA Technical Strategist reports directly to the Forest Practices Division Manager and serves as the agency's Subject Matter Expert (SME) and manager of the highly complex fpOnline system to ensure the agency fulfills its statutory obligations associated with the review and management of FPAs.The FPA Technical Strategist works with both internal and external users to ensure the fpOnline software and associated workflows meet the agency’s legal requirements and end-user business needs. This position provides expertise and strategic recommendations to Division, Region, and agency leadership to support continuous process improvement, system enhancements, policy development, and/or resourcing to support fpOnline and associated systems and workflows.As the FPA Technical Strategist, you will: Ensure the fpOnline software and associated workflows are meeting internal and external customer needs and maintain a prioritized list of gaps/future enhancements.Lead and facilitate cross-disciplinary work groups – including Forest Practices program staff in Division and Regions, central Information Technology Division (ITD), State Uplands, and external users – to determine future system, equipment, software, policies, procedures, and staffing requirements.Routinely present findings and recommendations to Division and agency leadership to support continuous improvement of the software and associated workflows.Develop biennial budget requests to support maintenance, operation, and future enhancements of the software solution and associated workflows and training needs. Serve as a consultant to executive management, develop procedures, answer applicable questions, and resolve customer complaints. Work with DNR’s Communications, EPPMO, and ITD teams to develop and execute a coordinated OCM strategy to support implementation of the fpOnline software system, associated workflows, and future enhancements.Review systems and staff work for compliance with the Board Manual, division, and agency guidance, regulations, and policy. Required Qualifications: You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Development and implementation of complex business systems and workflows, and serving as a product owner and/or business analyst supporting the development of custom software solutions.Technical and operational review and processing of Forest Practices Application, Water Type Modification form, and Enforcement form.Collaborating with Foresters, District Managers, and Assistant Region Manager on complex reviews of Forest Practice Applications.Researching and analyzing policies, laws, rules, and/or regulations impacting Forest Practices programs.Required Competencies: Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.Ability to establish credibility and work with diverse stakeholder groups, Indian Tribes, and state and federal agencies.Senior Leadership Competencies:DecisivenessInfluencing/NegotiatingExternal AwarenessStrategic ThinkingRisk ManagementPolitical SavvyCommitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.Desired Qualifications:These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.Business analyst, continuous improvement, and/or project management training and certification.Proficiently designs, builds, and performs administrative functions for project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Job Field: Forestry Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: South Puget Sound Region - Enumclaw, WA Salary: $82,428.00 - $110,892.00 Annually Job Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:Commitment to organizational health and wellnessWork/life balanceDNR 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 moreLeadership that empowers and supports employeesProfessional development opportunitiesEducational and career development aidPublic Service Loan Forgiveness EligibilityOpportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignmentsA 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. Application Deadline: Thu, 07/02/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5387674/forest-practices…
