DNR Western Urban Forestry Technician Position
Position Description
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 provide technical urban forestry assistance to program constituents in a non-permanent position through June 2026.
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 governments, 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.
As part of this division and program, you will work alongside a talented team of professional planners, scientists, and implementers providing service to local, state, private, and federal partners to increase the resiliency and health of Washington’s forests and landscapes. In this position, you will be part of a team focused on providing services to those managing urban forests throughout Washington. You will serve as the primary point of contact for the Urban and Community Forestry Program for inquiries from local partners and constituents. This position works with the program team under the supervision and guidance of the Statewide Urban Forestry Specialist.
Our Western Urban Forestry Technician works across western Washington, including the greater Seattle area as well as many other cities along the I-5 corridor from Canada to Oregon including those on the Olympic Peninsula. The Western Urban Forestry Technician serves as a senior-level professional for the delivery of technical urban forestry assistance within western Washington. This position reports to the Statewide Urban Forestry Specialist to support a broader body of work that includes providing urban forestry technical and educational assistance to urban forestry professionals employed by cities, towns, counties, tribes, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, educational institutions, special taxing districts (e.g. metro parks districts), public and private utility organizations, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, DNR program staff, and others engaged in urban forestry planning and management.
Compensation
Western Urban Forestry Technician, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2024-11-8581
Full-time, Non-permanent, Represented position
Anticipated Non-permanent is January 2024 – June 2026
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
Application Information
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 12/08/2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
- Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Questions? Please contact Zeima Kassahun at ZeimaKassahun@dnr.wa.gov / (564) 233-9177 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
A full copy of the job description can be found here.