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Recreation Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Teanaway Recreation Specialist, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 

Relocation Compensation 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.

This position provides professional-level recreation expertise on DNR uplands managed for current and future citizens for the state to 1) sustain long-term ecosystem and economic viability; and 2) ensure long-term access to the forest lands and the benefits derived from them. Sustaining long-term ecosystem protection and productivity is achieved through planning, enhancing, and managing public use on state trust lands. This position helps the Southeast Region achieve its mission through strong leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and excellent planning.


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 stakeholders by being transparent about our operations and consulting with the TCF Advisory Group, G5 advocacy group, adjacent landowners, and external stakeholders.
  • 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 stakeholders.
  • Collecting data for boundaries, streams, wetlands, leave 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 with preparing written reports, memos, forms, and other records.
  • Two years’ experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance, and planning and prioritizing work.
  • One year of experience working with GPS equipment and knowledge of basic GIS principles.
  • Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
  • Experience in public outreach and education.
  • Ability to write planning documents, prepare cost estimates, supervise and coordinate design work, and negotiate with public officials and diverse agency staff.
Job Field:
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Ellensburg, WA
Salary:
$58,380.00 - $78,468.00 Annually
Job 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
  • Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
  • 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. 

Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Application Deadline:

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