DNR Conservation Easement Cruiser Position
Position Description
Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve small forest landowners by compensating them for the economic impacts of the Forest Practices Rules? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Conservation Easement Cruiser to manage the timber cruises for both the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP) and the Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program (RHOSP), by performing detailed cruises of eligible areas, managing timber cruise contracts with 3rd parties, and performing check cruises. This position performs statewide efforts to schedule, plan, and set up timber cruises or timber cruise contracts in accordance with Washington statutes, on behalf of the small forest landowners of Washington and the Small Forest Landowners Office.
Responsibilities:
- Cruises timber in potential Forestry Riparian Easements and Rivers and Habitat Open Space easements, in compliance with the DNR Timber Cruising handbook, and Program WAC guidance.
- Determines layout and sampling intensity to achieve statistically acceptable results.
- Understands and obtains relevant data to estimate gross and net volume, including: estimates bole height; estimates form factor; identifies tree species in eastern and western Washington; identifies correct sort and grade; estimates extent of defect and makes appropriate reductions.
- Conducts outreach and advertises for bids for authorized purchase service timber cruise contracts, serves as the point of contact for questions, and recommends the award of contracts to the Conservation Easement Program Manager.
- Oversees and performs cruise contract compliance tasks, such as checking cruise of deliverables, ensuring that cruise data is statistically sound, and verifying accuracy of cruise narratives and reports.
- Maintains fluent use of agency software such as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Atterbury SuperACE to analyze cruise data and produce accurate cruise narratives and reports.
Compensation
Conservation Easement Cruiser, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2025-3-A264
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, 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
Application Information
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/10/25. 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 for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. 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 KelliAnne Ricks at KelliAnne.ricks@dnr.wa.gov 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.