Washington State Dept of Natural Resources has an opening in our Olympic Region Region Engineer Recruitment # 2014-10-7171-10282 SALARY RANGE: $4,842 - $6,257 per month, includes a comprehensive benefit package and retirement.
LOCATION: Forks, Washington OPEN UNTIL FILLED Note: It is to your advantage to submit your materials sooner than later As the registered professional engineer for the Region, the Region Engineer reports to the State Lands Assistant Region Manager and is responsible for the engineering program in Olympic Region. This includes forest road maintenance, fish passage improvement, managing rock resources, heavy equipment crew supervision, right of way and easement supervision and engineering standards. They represent the Departments interests to private operators, business, government officials, and the public where there are complex and sensitive issues, providing input and recommending actions. They are responsible for both professional and technical staff including hiring, training, and disciplinary action. The position is accountable for achieving all program deliverables, developing region program standards, planning and coordinating with appropriate region program/district leads regarding program implementation and resolution of issues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Bachelor of Science degree in civil or forest engineering from an accredited college/university. Must have at least 10 years of engineering field experience in road structure design, construction, and compliance. Experience with: * 2 years of supervisory experience * Recommending program guidelines and procedures * Natural resource engineering design * Budgets, grants and funding Competency to: * Competent with computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets; project planning and oversight * Familiar with multiple forestry tools and systems including equipment and applications that enhance field productivity (GPS, GIS, and modeling systems). * Effective communications and interpersonal skills * Strong skills in relationship-building and teamwork DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years supervisory experience. Experience with: * State level forest practices rules * Facilitation, collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution * Landscape planning and ecosystem management * Broad multi-disciplinary understanding of forest management field and staff operations * Trust management theory and principle * Fundamental forest management principles and methods * Fundamental forest engineering principles and methods * Fundamental logging principles and methods * Laws and issues associated with natural resource management SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS * Professional engineering license with forest engineering or civil engineering discipline. * This position requires driving as an essential function. Essential means that driving is a fundamental, crucial part of this position and not a marginal function. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements. * Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. * The incumbent in this position is required to travel. * Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience. * Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK HERE<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=990513> OR GO TO: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=990513 Questions? Please contact Drew Rosanbalm at 360-374-2807/[email protected]<mailto:360-374-2807/[email protected]> or e-mail us at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
