Compliance Monitoring Field Coordinator, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2024-7-6616
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location flexibility may be available and considered: 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
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment any time after 7/22/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
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Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary lead in field reviews for the Compliance Monitoring Program.
- Coordinate and plan field operations for over 100 site visits per year across all regions in the state.
- Complete field data collections using data sheets/forms to determine compliance at an array of post-timber harvest locations statewide in accordance with Washington’s Forest Practice rules and permits.
- Gathers, organizes, and compiles monitoring data for analysis.
- Audits field work to ensure data are correctly and consistently collected.
- Assign field roles and lead Timber, Fish and Wildlife, and DNR staff at site visits.
- Participates in the review and development of protocols for operations in the Compliance Monitoring Program.
- Keep a current working knowledge of scientific techniques associated with monitoring natural resource environments.
- Communicates effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Participate in agency training, attending workshops and program meetings in natural resource monitoring and the Forest Practices Program.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of professional experience managing field data collection in a forest setting or natural resource management environment;
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Ability to follow and interpret statutes/laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Experience analyzing and manipulating data in Microsoft software such as Excel, and Access; experience working with GIS mapping software.
- Experience managing multiple ongoing projects.
- 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.