Small Forest Landowner Regulation Assistance, Fish and Wildlife Biologist 3

Position Description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Small Forest Landowner Office. Are you someone who appreciates the outdoors, and is passionate about being a wildlife biologist working for Washington State? Employee satisfaction is a very important aspect in the Small Forest Landowner Office and an open and respectful work environment is extremely valued. If you like working in the outdoors, embrace a remote natural environment, enjoy assisting small forest landowners, and have good practical wildlife biology skills with a proven ability to work as part of a team then this is the job for you.

The primary duties of the position are to provide guidance to Small Forest Landowner Office (SFLO) staff and small forest landowners related to the effects of forestland management activities on fish and wildlife, and fish and wildlife habitats. Using professional judgment, knowledge, and expertise, this position consults and provides technical assistance to help small forest landowners prepare to conduct forest practice activities on their forest land. This position will help them understand and apply the Forest Practices riparian rules and assist with the preparation of Forest Practices Applications (FPAs). This includes those with landowner alternate plans, long-term applications, alternate plan templates, and other forest practice-related issues.

Compensation

Small Forest Landowner Regulation Assistance, Fish and Wildlife Biologist 3
Recruitment #2024-12-A126
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: The duty station is flexible. This is a Statewide position; the duty station will depend upon the Region of residence for the successful candidate.
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $5,241.00 – $7,043.00 Monthly

Application Information

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 Todd Olson at todd.olson@dnr.wa.gov/360-742-6825 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 complete copy of the job description can be found here.