Habitat Conservation Plan Reporting and Research Coordinator

HCP Reporting and Research Coordinator, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2024-10-7306
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
 

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Salary: $4,865.00 - $6,539.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/14/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you interested in a career that allows you to support habitat conservation, scientific research, and sustainable management of forestlands? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Natural Resource Specialist to coordinate research efforts in the Olympic Experimental State Forest (OESF), report on Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) activities, and assist with forest certification of DNR State Trust Lands.

As the HCP Section’s Reporting and Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for facilitating diverse learning communities studying topics related to forest carbon, aquatics, invasive species, and the ecological history of the Olympic Peninsula. In this role, you will also coordinate research projects, organize science conferences and field tours, and track related budgets in support of the OESF Research and Monitoring Program.

Responsibilities:

• Help maintain DNR’s Forest Management Certification, by gathering data and co-managing the Certification Database (using Access), communicating effectively with DNR staff and external stakeholders, developing and presenting training materials, and organizing field tours.
• Supporting scientific work in the Olympic Experimental State Forest by facilitating Learning Groups, coordinating substudy projects, maintaining the research budget, and managing research contracts.
• Gather data, compile, and edit the State Trust Lands Habitat Conservation Plan Annual Report, including communicating with subject matter experts, graphic design, and data presentation. Co-manage the Access database to record HCP Implementation consultations and agreements.
• Serve as a legislative session Division Bill Coordinator; daily review of dropped bills, communicate clearly and effectively with Forest Resources Division staff regarding bill reviews, prepare the end-of-session report, and conduct After Action Review meetings.
• Occasional field work in all weather conditions.
• Manage internal and external websites.
• Occasional GIS cartography and graphic design are desired.