Deadline: Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: Bellingham, Washington Job Description: Urban Forest Inventory Technician, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) Recruitment #2024-1-P438 Full-time, Project, Represented position Anticipated Project employment is March 2024 - September 2028 Location flexibility may be available and considered: Bellingham, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $4,174.00 - $5,615.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/14/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Telework and duty station are negotiable with a preference for within 35 miles of Bellingham. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity in our Forest Resilience Division’s Community and Landowner Assistance Section, Urban, and Community Forestry Program. The DNR Forest Resilience Division is seeking a motivated individual to join our Urban Forestry team to conduct on-the-ground data collection for public tree inventories and the Washington Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis (UFIA) program throughout census-designated areas of Washington State. The Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program works to educate Washington State residents and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local government, community groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live, work, and play in Washington State. The mission of UCF is to provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plan, and manage forests and trees for public benefit and quality of life. Our Urban Forest Inventory Technician collects urban tree inventory data across the state of Washington and provides initial field data reviews. This position supports a broader body of work related to the statewide UFIA project. This position also assists in maintaining a statewide geodatabase of urban tree inventory data, developing inventory summary reports, and providing quality control oversight for data collected by contractors in the field. Responsibilities: --Collect UFIA data across the state under the direction of the Urban Forest Inventory Field Coordinator. --Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners such as cities, towns, counties, universities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to collect tree inventory data and ensure the accuracy of data collected. --Assist with data collection preparatory work including pre-field photo interpretation. --Maintain field inventory equipment. --Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners to analyze urban forestry data, create queries, draft reports, and produce maps in ArcMap Pro and ArcGIS Online, or similar applications. --Assist in data quality assurance activities including editing data postproduction. Assist with maintenance of DNR statewide urban tree inventory database and inventory protocols. --Respond to informational requests for data information, accomplishment, Qualifications: Required Qualifications: --A bachelor’s degree involving major study in GIS, forestry, natural resources, urban forestry, horticulture, urban landscape planning, landscape architecture, or related natural science from an accredited institution AND 1 year of professional experience in a related natural resource program area. OR An equivalent combination of education plus experience. --Experience working with ecosystem services leading to an understanding of how ecosystem services are measured, analyzed, and reported. --Proficiency using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, and other applications such as Survey 123 and Field Maps. --Experience performing data analyses and reviews using statistical and GIS-based methods. --Experience responding to and interacting in a positive, responsive, cooperative, and collaborative manner with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary). --Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications including SharePoint. --Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. --Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed. --Ability to organize efficiently and develop or use systems for tracking implementation and accomplishments of several complex projects. --Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple tasks at different stages. --Ability to convey oral and written communications clearly and effectively to large and small audiences. Salary: $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 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. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. How to Apply: Full position description with application instructions at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4372020/urban-forest-inventory-technician-natural-resource-specialist-2-nrs2?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Questions/concerns contact: dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov
