Natural Resource Research Technician 2
Land Management Division
Recruitment # 2007-05-8110
AGENCY MISSION AND CHALLENGE:
The mission of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to provide
professional, forward-looking stewardship of our state lands, natural
resources, and environment. DNR provides leadership under the
Commissioner of Public Lands, an elected official, in creating a
sustainable future for the State Trust Lands. =20
At the DNR, we envision a future in which our human and natural
environment provides abundant and diverse social, ecological, and
economic benefits for the people of Washington, in this and all future
generations. In acting to ensure the vision, we ensure sustainability.
DNR manages over 5 million acres of state-owned land that includes
forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. Since 1970
DNR-managed lands have generated $6 billion that support public schools,
state institutions and county services. These lands also provide public
benefits that include fish and wildlife habitat, clean and abundant
water and public access to outdoor recreation. The DNR operates with a
biennial budget of approximately $400 million and has over 1300
employees. For more information about the department, see the DNR
website at www.dnr.wa.gov
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Job Classification: Natural Resource Research Technician 2=09
Type of Position: This is a non-permanent position expected to
last 6 months.=09
Monthly Salary Range: $2,530 - $3,208=09
Benefits Package: Health and dental insurance, retirement pension,
vacation, sick leave and holidays=09
Posting Date: May 30, 2007=09
Closing Date: Open until filled. First screening June 11, 2007.=09
Location: Olympia, WA=09
POSITION PROFILE
This position provides skilled technical field and office support for
research and monitoring efforts conducted under the WA DNR State Lands
Habitat Conservation Plan Riparian Conservation Strategy and Riparian
Forest Restoration Strategy. Research projects are focused primarily on
the management of riparian forests and impacts to associated flora,
fauna, and linkages to downstream systems. Duties include field data
collection, data review, error proofing, and data management. Work is
performed in a team setting, mainly in the field and occasionally in the
office.
The technician receives on-going direction from a supervisor to perform
a wide variety of technical operations following established methodology
and well-defined procedures. This position requires a high level of
organizational skills. A background in the natural sciences is
required, either through education or prior work experience. Experience
with plant taxonomy is required. Basic GIS skills are desired.
This position requires the technical skills common to field research,
including: orienteering and surveying, standard forest measurements,
plant identification, basic statistics, and maintenance of scientific
equipment.
Specific duties include: the location, installation, measurement, and
maintenance of research plots; field data collection in riparian and
upland zones; and the identification of understory and overstory
vegetation using technical keys to determine vegetation abundance and
distribution. Field measurements include species identification, damage
assessment, tree diameters, relative density, basal area, trees per
acre, and canopy closure. The technician will operate and maintain
instruments and equipment, including a survey compass, diameter tape,
measuring tape, stadia rod, GPS, PDA, spherical densitometer, digital
camera, hemispherical lens, laser range finder, relaskop, and field
installed data loggers.
The technician is responsible for recording and compiling field
collected data, collecting field data in an organized and legible
manner, preparing data for archival, and surveying and reporting on
field conditions. Office duties include data entry; the creation and/or
maintenance of spreadsheets and databases; quality assurance of field
data; formatting, proofing, and preparation of documents; and the
creation of charts, graphs, tables and maps with supervision.
The technician will operate a 4WD motor vehicle on unimproved roads,
navigate unmarked road systems, and safely operate a vehicle in close
proximity to active timber harvests. Field work is often performed in
rugged terrain under a variety of weather conditions.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
* Applicant must have general field experience with a high level
of accuracy and attention to detail when collecting and managing data.=20
* Must be proficient with the identification of understory and
overstory vegetation within western Washington. =20
DESIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
* Associate's or higher degree in forestry, biology, ecology, or
related field.
* Experience using GPS units and software, data collectors, and
compass.=20
* Familiarity with Geographic Information System including ArcGIS.
* Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
* This position may involve working long and irregular hours and
extended travel for up to five consecutive days. =20
* The position requires the ability to drive on unimproved and
unmarked roads, hike and navigate in rugged terrain and in all weather
conditions.
* The applicant will operate a motor vehicle as part of their
duties and must have a valid driver's license with at least two years of
driving experience.
* Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications
for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS =20
To be considered for this position please submit:
* A letter of interest describing how your experience and
qualifications relate to the job profile and the required and desired
position qualifications. Indicate in your letter of interest how you
learned of this opportunity.
* A completed application - www.dnr.wa.gov/jobs/stateapp.doc
Finalists will be required to submit a 5 year driving abstract issued
from the state in which they are currently licensed.
The first screening will be based on information contained in your
letter of interest and your state application.
Submit all materials by the closing date to:=20
Electronic method preferred OR other method =09
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Roberta Searles
Department of Natural Resources
PO BOX 47033
Olympia, WA 98504-7033=09
NOTE: Please indicate Natural Resource Research Technician 2,
recruitment #2007-05-8110 in the subject line of your e-mail.
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all
information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You
understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or
misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or
dismissal if employed.=09
Questions? Please contact Jeff Ricklefs at (360) 902-1762 or e-mail us
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Shea Richardson, PHR
Department of Natural Resources
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