EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Forester - Resource Technician III
Hours/FTE: Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: Shelton Office and Field
Supervisor: Margaret Kreder, CF
Pay Range: $65,004 - $77,268
Opening Date: February 16th, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority applications by March 15th
Employment Application: Send a cover letter, resume and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org
Benefits: The District provides a comprehensive benefits package:
· Vacation accrual begins at eight (8) hours per month and increases based on years of service.
· The District recognizes twelve (12) holidays per year, which includes one (1) personal holiday.
· Sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
· The District currently covers 100% of employee’s health insurance, and 90% of eligible dependents’ coverage.
· The District and its employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Mason Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please let us know if you need any accommodation to participate in the application process.
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Job Summary
Join the Conservation District team and make a difference. Mason Conservation District is currently hiring one forester to support the District’s forestry program. This program provides hands-on forest management planning to communities and small landowners across the South Puget Sound region. The purpose is to improve forest health by empowering communities and private landowners to become knowledgeable and successful stewards of their forest resources.
Forests within the region cover a wide variety of natural environments and human communities. Conservation District staff work with landowners, community representatives, and other agencies and disciplines to establish, manage, protect, and restore forest resources. This position’s primary duty is to outreach to and develop working relationships with communities and small non-industrial private forest landowners to recommend sustainable forest stewardship practices.,
This position supports forestry requests in Mason, Thurston, Kitsap, Pierce, and Jefferson Counties. The geographic focus may narrow based on future funding and District needs.
This position reports to the Forestry Program Coordinator and is supported by a team that includes experts in land surveying, engineering, planning, biology, forestry, education, outreach, agriculture, and accounting.
Essential Functions
· Perform on-site visits to non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners to address their concerns and planning needs.
· Provide technical assistance and planning support to communities on forest stewardship plans, fuels reduction projects, and forest stewardship projects.
· Perform in-field review of forest lands for health and productivity. Develop and interpret data for forest planning to include: forest natural resource inventories, GIS/GPS mapping, standard forest inventory plots, identification of forest health issues such as insect, diseases, and forest fire fuel loading.
· Develop written Forest Management Plans for landowners that meet county, state, and federal standards in support of federal and state cost-sharing applications, county timberland tax programs, and state forest practice permits.
· Create appropriate maps, data, and research for use in Forest Management Plans.
· Provide wildfire home assessments for individuals and support communities interested in Firewise USA® or other wildfire preparedness activities.
· Support landowners in preparing and submitting cost-share applications and implementing funded practices. Activities include preparing cost-share applications and implementation requirements associated with local, state, and federal programs; supporting landowners with obtaining contractor estimates; providing ongoing technical assistance during and after the contract award process as needed.
· Assist with outreach and education about the forestry program to communities and NIPF landowners.
· Create media for and participate in outreach and education events, such as workshops, fairs, or Forestry Field Days by presenting and sharing information related to forest health and stewardship topics.
· Develop communications materials to market Program services, including writing fact sheets, articles, and compiling landowner testimonials.
· Assist with program activities to meet Program objectives and grant requirements on time and within budget.
Required Education, Experience, Competencies, Key Knowledge, and Skills
· Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related natural resources degree and a minimum of two years of professional experience in forestry, forest management, silviculture, terrestrial or plant ecology, botany, upland habitat restoration; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. A master’s degree with a concentration in forestry may be substituted for one year of experience.
· If you are a Certified Forester® by the Society of American Foresters, you meet the minimum qualifications for this position
· Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions and routinely work on rough and sometimes dangerous terrain and lift up to 40 pounds.
· Ability and desire to work outdoors (est. 50% field work), often alone, during all seasons to complete required field work; ability to hike over steep, uneven terrain to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
· Familiarity with common forest inventory equipment, maps, GPS units, and data collection methods.
· Ability to write effectively and efficiently on topics involving forestry and natural resources (Forest Management Plans, grant applications, reports, educational/promotional documents, press releases, project proposals, etc.).
· Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and able to learn other software programs as necessary.
· Highly organized and efficient management of tasks, projects, computer files, supplies, and time.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Strong problem-solving, inter-personal, and customer service skills.
· A commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
· Shares a vision and passion for natural resource management and conservation practices.
· Strong work ethic and accountability; excellent attention to detail; willingness to learn new skills.
· Currently hold or can obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Other Desired Qualifications
· Status as a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester® or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
· Knowledge of natural resource management priorities in the Puget Sound region.
· Understanding of the challenges and needs of the local NIPF landowner community.
· Familiarity with the National Resource Conservation Service and their programs such as Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
· Working knowledge of any or all the following topics: agroforestry, agriculture, riparian restoration, carbon markets, ethnobotany, Firewise USA® programming, and/or contract management.
· Experience in adult and/or youth education.
· Demonstrated ability to motivate individuals to adopt and implement resource management practices.
· Experience bringing together diverse partners and stakeholders.
· Knowledge of the conservation district system and local, state, and federal partners.
Working Conditions
This position normally works from 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. However, periodic evening and weekend work may be required, and the incumbent may occasionally be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week, or on weekends to meet deadlines or fulfill objectives. Work is performed primarily in a combination of office and field settings with partial remote work
options available. The ability to walk over steep, uneven, forested terrain under a variety of weather conditions year-round is required. This position is expected to be in the field approximately 50% of the time.
Location: Shelton Office and Field
Supervisor: Margaret Kreder, CF
Pay Range: $65,004 - $77,268
Opening Date: February 16th, 2024
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority applications by March 15th
Employment Application: Send a cover letter, resume and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org
Benefits: The District provides a comprehensive benefits package:
· Vacation accrual begins at eight (8) hours per month and increases based on years of service.
· The District recognizes twelve (12) holidays per year, which includes one (1) personal holiday.
· Sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
· The District currently covers 100% of employee’s health insurance, and 90% of eligible dependents’ coverage.
· The District and its employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Mason Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please let us know if you need any accommodation to participate in the application process.
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Job Summary
Join the Conservation District team and make a difference. Mason Conservation District is currently hiring one forester to support the District’s forestry program. This program provides hands-on forest management planning to communities and small landowners across the South Puget Sound region. The purpose is to improve forest health by empowering communities and private landowners to become knowledgeable and successful stewards of their forest resources.
Forests within the region cover a wide variety of natural environments and human communities. Conservation District staff work with landowners, community representatives, and other agencies and disciplines to establish, manage, protect, and restore forest resources. This position’s primary duty is to outreach to and develop working relationships with communities and small non-industrial private forest landowners to recommend sustainable forest stewardship practices.,
This position supports forestry requests in Mason, Thurston, Kitsap, Pierce, and Jefferson Counties. The geographic focus may narrow based on future funding and District needs.
This position reports to the Forestry Program Coordinator and is supported by a team that includes experts in land surveying, engineering, planning, biology, forestry, education, outreach, agriculture, and accounting.
Essential Functions
· Perform on-site visits to non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners to address their concerns and planning needs.
· Provide technical assistance and planning support to communities on forest stewardship plans, fuels reduction projects, and forest stewardship projects.
· Perform in-field review of forest lands for health and productivity. Develop and interpret data for forest planning to include: forest natural resource inventories, GIS/GPS mapping, standard forest inventory plots, identification of forest health issues such as insect, diseases, and forest fire fuel loading.
· Develop written Forest Management Plans for landowners that meet county, state, and federal standards in support of federal and state cost-sharing applications, county timberland tax programs, and state forest practice permits.
· Create appropriate maps, data, and research for use in Forest Management Plans.
· Provide wildfire home assessments for individuals and support communities interested in Firewise USA® or other wildfire preparedness activities.
· Support landowners in preparing and submitting cost-share applications and implementing funded practices. Activities include preparing cost-share applications and implementation requirements associated with local, state, and federal programs; supporting landowners with obtaining contractor estimates; providing ongoing technical assistance during and after the contract award process as needed.
· Assist with outreach and education about the forestry program to communities and NIPF landowners.
· Create media for and participate in outreach and education events, such as workshops, fairs, or Forestry Field Days by presenting and sharing information related to forest health and stewardship topics.
· Develop communications materials to market Program services, including writing fact sheets, articles, and compiling landowner testimonials.
· Assist with program activities to meet Program objectives and grant requirements on time and within budget.
Required Education, Experience, Competencies, Key Knowledge, and Skills
· Bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related natural resources degree and a minimum of two years of professional experience in forestry, forest management, silviculture, terrestrial or plant ecology, botany, upland habitat restoration; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. A master’s degree with a concentration in forestry may be substituted for one year of experience.
· If you are a Certified Forester® by the Society of American Foresters, you meet the minimum qualifications for this position
· Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions and routinely work on rough and sometimes dangerous terrain and lift up to 40 pounds.
· Ability and desire to work outdoors (est. 50% field work), often alone, during all seasons to complete required field work; ability to hike over steep, uneven terrain to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
· Familiarity with common forest inventory equipment, maps, GPS units, and data collection methods.
· Ability to write effectively and efficiently on topics involving forestry and natural resources (Forest Management Plans, grant applications, reports, educational/promotional documents, press releases, project proposals, etc.).
· Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and able to learn other software programs as necessary.
· Highly organized and efficient management of tasks, projects, computer files, supplies, and time.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Strong problem-solving, inter-personal, and customer service skills.
· A commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
· Shares a vision and passion for natural resource management and conservation practices.
· Strong work ethic and accountability; excellent attention to detail; willingness to learn new skills.
· Currently hold or can obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Other Desired Qualifications
· Status as a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester® or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
· Knowledge of natural resource management priorities in the Puget Sound region.
· Understanding of the challenges and needs of the local NIPF landowner community.
· Familiarity with the National Resource Conservation Service and their programs such as Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
· Working knowledge of any or all the following topics: agroforestry, agriculture, riparian restoration, carbon markets, ethnobotany, Firewise USA® programming, and/or contract management.
· Experience in adult and/or youth education.
· Demonstrated ability to motivate individuals to adopt and implement resource management practices.
· Experience bringing together diverse partners and stakeholders.
· Knowledge of the conservation district system and local, state, and federal partners.
Working Conditions
This position normally works from 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. However, periodic evening and weekend work may be required, and the incumbent may occasionally be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week, or on weekends to meet deadlines or fulfill objectives. Work is performed primarily in a combination of office and field settings with partial remote work
options available. The ability to walk over steep, uneven, forested terrain under a variety of weather conditions year-round is required. This position is expected to be in the field approximately 50% of the time.
Position Title: Engineering Technician
Hours/FTE: Full time, 40 hours/week
Program: Engineering
Pay Range: $5,458-$6,488 per month
Exempt Status: Not Exempt
Supervisor: Andy Sorter, P.E.
Program: Engineering
Pay Range: $5,458-$6,488 per month
Exempt Status: Not Exempt
Supervisor: Andy Sorter, P.E.
Position Summary
The Engineering Technician completes field visits and assessments, assists with topographic surveys, and completes engineering designs under direction of a Professional Engineer. The Engineering Technician also assists in project coordination, contracting, permitting and construction oversight.
Primary Job Responsibilities
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
· Conduct field investigations and surveys and assemble data needed in the design of conservation practices for structural and non-structural solutions to problems with water quality, erosion, drainage, fish and wildlife habitat, flooding, and threats to agriculture.
· Develop engineering designs that meet objectives of the landowner and improve natural resources.
· Provide technical support to farm planners to design and implement BMPs identified in farm plans.
· Provide technical assistance in the field with the use of surveying equipment, spreadsheets, modeling software, manual calculations, and field sketches. Assist with the preparation of GIS maps, CAD drawings, construction plan sets, and permit applications.
· Assist professional engineer in preparing preliminary designs, final designs, construction drawings, construction standards, specifications and contracting, and construction records for BMPs of varying complexity.
· Review and comment on submittals from engineering contractors.
· Assist with construction stake-out work for construction, inspect and provide oversight for work under construction, and provide necessary interpretations of the drawings and specifications needed to determine conformance with the design, standards, specifications, and permits.
· Coordinate with other staff to respond to project inquiries from regulators and others.
· Assist staff in creating educational materials for land users and organizations.
· Support staff in developing landowner agreements, tracking budgets, reviewing reimbursement requests, and following cost-share guidelines.
· Prepare documents to support new project applications and track existing projects.
· Attend conservation district staff and team meetings and other local, area and state meetings as needed. Attend training sessions and workshops, mainly to improve your understanding of NRCS Field Office Technical Guides (FOTG).
· Provide project-level information to staff for entry into the Washington State Conservation Commission database and prepare reports on activities, including progress toward project goals.
· Assist in collection of land survey field data for topographic map creation.
· Complete other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
This position requires an understanding of engineering in the context of natural resource management. Experience is desirable in field inventories and assessments, engineering design, project management, construction inspections, topographic surveys, geotechnical assessments, construction staking, and permitting.
· Knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, techniques, methods, and practices to apply and install conservation systems and habitat restoration in a variety of rural and suburban settings.
· Familiarity with topographic surveying.
· Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3d and drafting of engineering plan sets and specifications.
· Knowledge and experience in applying engineering principles to improve natural resources and ecosystem processes.
· Ability to assist staff to motivate landowners to adopt and implement BMPs on their properties. This may include presenting to individuals, public groups, students, organizations, or clubs.
· Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products, database entry, email, and calendar software.
· Ability to effectively use a variety of tools (e.g. tablet, GPS, stream flow meter, camera, etc.) to collect, disseminate, and record natural resource data.
· Ability to work alone or closely with others in the field or in a public office environment.
· Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities related to requests from staff and management.
· Ability to maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized expenses.
Other desirable certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or survey experience/education. Employment experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
· Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certification
· Knowledge of NRCS guidance, including Field Office Technical Guide, engineering design processes, technical standards, and specifications to investigate, plan, and design BMPs.
· Project management experience
· Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting landscape
· Familiarity with habitat restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and agricultural conservation practices
· Familiarity with Smartsheet
· Familiarity with practice of data collection in conducting topographic surveys
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This position includes both office and field work and regular travel to job sites. Most of the field work is conducted in a natural environment with rough and sometimes dangerous terrain. This position requires the ability to:
· Work outdoors in all weather conditions and on rough or uneven terrain.
· Sit or stand for long periods of time in a standard workday.
· Lift, pull, carry, push up to 40lbs.
· Bend, twist, squat, kneel/crawl, reach overhead, etc.
· Use finger dexterity and fine manipulation.
· Comfortable in the safe use of machetes
· Drive a District vehicle when travel is needed and safely operate a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight and occasionally after dark. Must hold a valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license (or have the ability to acquire upon hire).
· Occasionally work on evenings and weekends
Work Location
The position will work out of our Shelton office with the option to work remotely part of the time. Some essential functions of this position require in-office or on-site work at specific times.
Employment Application
Send a cover letter, resume and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org
Benefits
The District provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
Please let us know if you need any accommodation to participate in the application process.
The Engineering Technician completes field visits and assessments, assists with topographic surveys, and completes engineering designs under direction of a Professional Engineer. The Engineering Technician also assists in project coordination, contracting, permitting and construction oversight.
Primary Job Responsibilities
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
· Conduct field investigations and surveys and assemble data needed in the design of conservation practices for structural and non-structural solutions to problems with water quality, erosion, drainage, fish and wildlife habitat, flooding, and threats to agriculture.
· Develop engineering designs that meet objectives of the landowner and improve natural resources.
· Provide technical support to farm planners to design and implement BMPs identified in farm plans.
· Provide technical assistance in the field with the use of surveying equipment, spreadsheets, modeling software, manual calculations, and field sketches. Assist with the preparation of GIS maps, CAD drawings, construction plan sets, and permit applications.
· Assist professional engineer in preparing preliminary designs, final designs, construction drawings, construction standards, specifications and contracting, and construction records for BMPs of varying complexity.
· Review and comment on submittals from engineering contractors.
· Assist with construction stake-out work for construction, inspect and provide oversight for work under construction, and provide necessary interpretations of the drawings and specifications needed to determine conformance with the design, standards, specifications, and permits.
· Coordinate with other staff to respond to project inquiries from regulators and others.
· Assist staff in creating educational materials for land users and organizations.
· Support staff in developing landowner agreements, tracking budgets, reviewing reimbursement requests, and following cost-share guidelines.
· Prepare documents to support new project applications and track existing projects.
· Attend conservation district staff and team meetings and other local, area and state meetings as needed. Attend training sessions and workshops, mainly to improve your understanding of NRCS Field Office Technical Guides (FOTG).
· Provide project-level information to staff for entry into the Washington State Conservation Commission database and prepare reports on activities, including progress toward project goals.
· Assist in collection of land survey field data for topographic map creation.
· Complete other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
This position requires an understanding of engineering in the context of natural resource management. Experience is desirable in field inventories and assessments, engineering design, project management, construction inspections, topographic surveys, geotechnical assessments, construction staking, and permitting.
· Knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, techniques, methods, and practices to apply and install conservation systems and habitat restoration in a variety of rural and suburban settings.
· Familiarity with topographic surveying.
· Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3d and drafting of engineering plan sets and specifications.
· Knowledge and experience in applying engineering principles to improve natural resources and ecosystem processes.
· Ability to assist staff to motivate landowners to adopt and implement BMPs on their properties. This may include presenting to individuals, public groups, students, organizations, or clubs.
· Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products, database entry, email, and calendar software.
· Ability to effectively use a variety of tools (e.g. tablet, GPS, stream flow meter, camera, etc.) to collect, disseminate, and record natural resource data.
· Ability to work alone or closely with others in the field or in a public office environment.
· Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities related to requests from staff and management.
· Ability to maintain accurate records regarding time-keeping and authorized expenses.
Other desirable certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or survey experience/education. Employment experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
· Engineering-In-Training (EIT) Certification
· Knowledge of NRCS guidance, including Field Office Technical Guide, engineering design processes, technical standards, and specifications to investigate, plan, and design BMPs.
· Project management experience
· Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting landscape
· Familiarity with habitat restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and agricultural conservation practices
· Familiarity with Smartsheet
· Familiarity with practice of data collection in conducting topographic surveys
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This position includes both office and field work and regular travel to job sites. Most of the field work is conducted in a natural environment with rough and sometimes dangerous terrain. This position requires the ability to:
· Work outdoors in all weather conditions and on rough or uneven terrain.
· Sit or stand for long periods of time in a standard workday.
· Lift, pull, carry, push up to 40lbs.
· Bend, twist, squat, kneel/crawl, reach overhead, etc.
· Use finger dexterity and fine manipulation.
· Comfortable in the safe use of machetes
· Drive a District vehicle when travel is needed and safely operate a motor vehicle on both public and private roads during daylight and occasionally after dark. Must hold a valid, unrestricted Washington State driver’s license (or have the ability to acquire upon hire).
· Occasionally work on evenings and weekends
Work Location
The position will work out of our Shelton office with the option to work remotely part of the time. Some essential functions of this position require in-office or on-site work at specific times.
Employment Application
Send a cover letter, resume and references electronically to: accounting@masoncd.org
Benefits
The District provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Vacation accrual begins at eight (8) hours per month and increases based on years of service;
- The District recognizes twelve (12) holidays per year, which includes one (1) personal holiday;
- Sick leave accrual at eight (8) hours per month;
- Participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS);
- The District covers 100% of employee health care costs and 90% of dependents’ cost
Please let us know if you need any accommodation to participate in the application process.
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