Landowner Assistance Specialist

Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve local communities by reducing wildfire risk, and promoting healthy forests? The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Landowner Assistance Specialist to assist and educate private landowners on how to manage their lands for forest health and wildfire risk. This position administers DNR's private landowner cost share program, as well as supports the state's Forest Stewardship program, Firewise USA™ and Fire Adapted Communities, and local community fire prevention programs. 

 

DNR's cost share program provides financial assistance to private landowners interested in reducing their wildfire risk and improving their forest health. As a Landowner Assistance Specialist, you will be responsible for assessing landowners' forest conditions and forest health, independently writing basic prescriptions based on the landowners priorities, objectives, and site conditions, and making forest management recommendations to help the landowners achieve their goals. Other common responsibilities are reviewing Forest Stewardship plans, laying out Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fuels reduction projects, and participating in Public Education or Forest Stewardship events that promote wildfire mitigation and prevention.

 

To be successful in this position you not only need an understanding of forestry, but you also need to showcase outstanding customer service skills. This position will consistently be representing the agency when speaking to landowners and the general public, and have to be able to adapt to their audiences. If you want to make a difference and have an impact on several communities, help shape the health of private forests, and build a massive supportive network, this is the job for you.

 

 

 

One of the world's most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in East Wenatchee, WA. Where the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers meet, the "Apple Capital of the World" sits in a beautiful valley full of natural and manmade wonders. Enjoy events such as the annual Apple Blossom Festival and the monthly First Friday at the Museum. Taste a variety of cuisine at the multitude of restaurants Wenatchee has to offer. Check out the variety of shopping opportunities at the Wenatchee Valley Mall or the unique shops at the Pybus Public Market. Spend a day on the greens at one of five top rated golf courses or take an adventurous hike through rock trails on Blewett Pass. Take a leisurely walk through the Ohme Gardens or Riverfront Park. With an average of 200 sunny days a year and only about 9 inches of rain, Wenatchee is a great place for outdoor adventures. An hour drive to the north will take you to beautiful Chelan. Enjoy a wine tasting or a delectable meal at any of their fine dining establishments. Golf fields of green with stunning views of Lake Chelan or take a trip to the water park. In the winter, go tubing or skiing at the Echo Valley Ski and Tubing Area or go snowmobiling on a variety of groomed trails. It is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. With the snow-capped Cascades to the west and the mighty Columbia to the east, the Wenatchee area offers no shortage of activities for the adventurer. 

 

At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you'll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state's natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you'll work with the public's interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington's lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.

 

 

To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents or complete the entire online application, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.

 

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

 

Questions? Please contact Nolan Brewer at 509-423-3961, Nolan.brewer@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

 

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.