Forest Practices Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)

The Forest Practices Specialist position at the Washington Department of Ecology focuses on preventing water pollution in forested areas. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating timber harvest practices, conducting field evaluations, providing technical consultation, and recommending enforcement actions for compliance with forestry regulations. The role requires extensive experience in environmental fields and offers various benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
About the position

The Forest Practices Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position at the Washington Department of Ecology focuses on preventing and addressing water pollution in forested areas. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the public, Tribes, and other state agencies, to ensure compliance with forestry regulations and promote sustainable practices. The specialist will conduct field evaluations, provide technical consultation, and recommend enforcement actions to protect water quality in the Olympic Region of Washington state.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the public, Tribes, and state agencies to ensure forestry activities comply with water quality regulations.
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• Evaluate timber harvest practices and their impacts according to the Forest Practices Act.
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• Conduct on-site visits and field evaluations in areas with water quality concerns.
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• Provide scientific and technical consultation to agencies and landowners on environmental impacts of forest practices.
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• Recommend enforcement actions to ensure compliance with the Forest Practices Act and water quality laws.
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• Communicate effectively with community members, agencies, and local governments to foster working relationships.

Requirements
• A total of nine (9) years of experience and/or education in hydrogeology, forest science, environmental analysis, or environmental planning.
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• Education in forestry, biology, fisheries, hydrology, environmental sciences, or related fields.
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• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in environmental analysis or control.
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• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations.

Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
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• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
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• Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
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• 11 Paid Holidays per year
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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• Tuition Waiver
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• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
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• Deferred Compensation Programs
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• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
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• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Commute Trip Reduction Incentives