Forest Inventory Specialist Opening at DNR in Olympia, Washington

Natural Resource Specialist 3
Forest Inventory Specialist
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. First reviewed January 29, 2014.

                                          

POSITION PROFILE:

• Join an exciting team that is using state-of-the-art tools and technologies to supply forest inventory information to a dynamic agency.
• Coordinate LiDAR data acquisitions efforts within the Washington Department of Natural Resources including outreach to other agencies and landowners.
• Manage the user interface for the forest resources inventory system and train staff in applications of forest inventory information.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and presentation of forest inventory information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or closely related field and four years of work experience in a relevant field OR a Master’s degree in forestry or a closely related field and demonstrated experience managing complex projects.
• Two years of work experience and demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS
• Two years of work experience in contract administration such as writing contracts for goods and/or services and conducting contract inspections.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with LiDAR data collection and data formats.
• Proficiency using the R statistical programming language.
• Proficiency using the Python programming language.
• Proficiency with the Forest Vegetation Simulator software.
• One year work experience using the DNR Forest Resources Inventory System (FRIS).
• Three or more semester-hours (6 quarter-hours) of college-level statistics.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or training in a formal setting (e.g., classroom, workshops).

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

WHO MAY APPLYThis recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications for this position.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK HERE  OR GO TO:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=794504

Questions?  Please contact Peter Gould at (360) 902-1369 or e-mail us at [email protected].

---