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State Lands Forester
Submitted by Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Classification: Natural Resource Specialist 1 (#2010-08-1866)
Salary Range: $2855 - $3726 per month
Location: Menlo, WA
Closes: September 7, 2010
Position Profile
This is a field forester position located in the department's Pacific Cascade Region/Lewis District/Pacific Unit.
- The Pacific Unit is responsible for managing approximately 50,000 acres of state trust lands in northern Pacific County, with an annual harvest level of 30 million board feet.
- This position is primarily responsible for timber sale layout and contract administration duties, while also conducting silvicultural activities associated with young stand management.
- This position also may support the vision, mission and goals of the department through directly or indirectly supporting the fire suppression program on a voluntary basis.
- Pacific county is known for its rural farming and coastal communities, with the towns of Raymond and South Bend having a combined population of 5,000.
Additional information and how to apply available here.
Forest Biomass Supply Assessment Contract Administrator/Product Sales
Submitted by Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Salary: $3,918 - $5,136 per month
Location: Olympia, WA
Closes: Open until filed; first review begins September 6, 2010
Position Profile
This position provides an opportunity to have a major impact on the development of the forest biomass sector in Washington State.
This position will exercise direct management for a statewide forest biomass supply study, including contract oversight, issue troubleshooting, internal and external communication, and project close-out. DNR is in the process of soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the study's design and scope. The position will oversee the project following selection.
This position will also assist the department by providing advice and staff work needed to meet the pre-requisites for entering into long-term biomass supply contracts for material from DNR-managed lands. These include the development of procedures and contractual tools. This position will work in coordination with product sales staff and the Attorney General's Office, and will be responsible for successful implementation of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities include the following:
- All aspects of contract oversight for one or more personal service contracts related to a Washington State forest biomass supply study
- Supply study contract troubleshooting and quality control
- Internal and external communication regarding the supply study contract including preparations of short summary and interpretive materials and presentations
- Assist Product Sales group with researching and recommending biomass supply contract clauses and contracting methods for a biomass sales program. Assist Product Sales staff with drafting procedures to be considered by the Board of Natural Resources for entering into direct biomass sales contracts while ensuring competitive market prices and accountability. Procedures will need to comply with DNR's Habitat Conservation Plan, Policy for Sustainable Forests and other Board policy documents as well as comply with the Legislative requirements of Second Substitute House Bill 2481 relating to contracts for forest biomass from DNR lands.
Additional information and how to apply available here.
Aquatic Policy Analyst
Submitted by Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Salary Range: $3,819 - $5,010 per month
Location: Olympia, WA
Closes: August 31, 2010
Position Profiles
An Aquatics Policy Analyst within the Policy Unit of the Aquatic Resources Program at the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the following:
- The development of statewide environmental policies and planning efforts working directly with outside stakeholder groups, executive management, and other program staff;
- Leading or supporting legislative projects (drafting bill language, fiscal notes and fact sheets), and assisting other staff in the development of recommendations for legislative proposals as well as the review and analysis of proposed legislation from external entities;
- Providing expert level analyses, recommendations, and consultation to internal and external staff on planning and policy development;
- Providing support to region staff on implementation of new guidance, statutes, and rules;
- Acting as a technical liaison with planning and policy personnel in other state agencies and with staff of regional, local, and federal planning agencies; Developing, managing, and/or supervising the preparation of the necessary documents and resource materials for implementation of the aquatic resources program by region and division staff; and
- Assessing future trends and challenges facing the aquatics program, and in partnership with region and division staff, develops long-term solutions
Additional information on this position and how to apply is available here.
Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Log Accountability Specialist)
Submitted by the Oregon Department of Foresty
Salary: $3,727.00 - $5,187.00 monthly
Location: Salem
Closes: August 10, 2010
Major Gifts Coordinator
Submitted by Rainforest Alliance
Position Summary
The Major Gifts Coordinator will work closely with the Manager in all areas relating to the major gifts and planned giving program, including identification, research, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts from individual prospects ($1,000 and up). S/he will aid in coordinating strategies for retention of lapsed donors and for building the planned giving program. S/he will also support fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors and the cultivation and follow-up of new board prospects.
Download the job announcement here (pdf).
Southeast Region Manager (Recruitment 2010-07-0171)
Submitted by Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Salary Range: Up to $7666 per month
Location: Ellensburg, WA
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Profile
The Southeast Region Manager represents the Commissioner of Public Lands and is responsible for field operations within the Department of Natural Resources' Southeast Region. Major responsibilities are revenue generation through the sustainable management of state agricultural and forest lands, wildfire prevention and suppression, and protection of public resources on state and private forest lands. Additional information and how to apply here. EEO.
Forest Management Technician (Forest Technician)
Submitted by the Oregon Department of Forestry
There is an employment opportunity for two, seasonal Forest Management Technicians (Forest Technicians) located in Astoria. Access the complete job announcement through the online application system, E-Recruit, and apply online here.
Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Sudden Oak Death Forester)
Submitted by the Oregon Department of Forestry
There is an employment opportunity for two, limited duration Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Sudden Oak Death Forest Health Forester) positions located in Brookings. Access the complete job announcement through the online application system, E-Recruit, and apply online here.
Forest Carbon Standards Training Development (download job announcement here)
Submitted by the Rainforest Alliance
Context
Validation and/or verification to the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate Community and Biodiversity Alliance Standard (CCB) are the two most frequently requested carbon services that Rainforest Alliance SmartWood program provides.
The Rainforest Alliance already has a two-day introductory and three-day advanced training program for auditors (that can also be delivered to project developers) about climate science, terrestrial carbon dynamics, the concepts of carbon projects, and several carbon standards.
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter stating availability and rate for the project to .
Timber Sale Administration, GS-462 -9/10
Submitted by Idaho Panhandle National Forests, North Zone
Duty Location: Sandpoint, ID
About the Position
Target position for this outreach is a fully qualified and certified Timber Sale Administrator at the GS-10 level.
The position serves as Forestry Technician on the North Zone. The position is responsible for Timber Sale Administration, the primary duties associated with this position are to provide timber sale and stewardship contract administration on the three Ranger Districts. The incumbent has responsibility for administration of complex timber sales with diverse technical problems and varying site conditions. This position requires considerable flexibility and judgment on the part of the sale administrator in resolving operational problems; must work independently and maintain appropriate frequency and intensity of inspections, recognizing contract violations and inadequacies, encountering unexpected conditions and taking corrective action. Reviews the contract and related pre-sale documents, environmental assessment, appraisal, etc; prior to beginning of sale operations, one determines that all prerequisites are taken care of such as, but not limited to, advance deposits, delegations of authority, road construction and timber cutting coordination, operating schedules, falling and logging plans, alternate scaling agreements; reviews plans and schedules with the purchaser and their representatives to assure common understanding of the contract provisions and responsibilities.
Inspects logging operations for compliance with specific contract provisions. Keeps a record of timber cut and ensures collection of payments as required to keep payments ahead of cutting schedules. Develops and enforces methods to ensure that all products removed are accounted for. Develops and maintains liaison with designated purchaser sales representatives. Prepares formal changes in timber sales contracts and prepares reappraisals and rate determinations on sales. Makes final inspection and recommends closure of the timber sale contract. Qualified as a Timber Sale Administration and works with Contracting Officer in all facets of timber sale contract administration.
To Apply
Choose an announement number, below, and remember to select Sandpoint, Idaho as your duty station.
Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration), GS-0462-08/09/10, Announcement Number PERM-OCR-462-TSA/COR-DP: Complete information available here.
Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration), GS-0462-08/09/10, Announcement Number 462-TSA/COR-G: Complete information available here.
Program Associate - SmartWood Program, Sustainable Forestry Division
Submitted by the Rainforest Alliance
Position Summary
The Program Associate will be responsible for providing support to the Program Administrator, SmartWood Program, by generating and analyzing financial reports, supporting the development of program budgets and assisting in the preparation and monitoring of contracts and other agreements. S/he will provide financial and contractual support, and will help liaise with SmartWood Regional Managers and staff.
Salary
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.
To apply
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212.677.2187; E-mail: . If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name, last name and position you are applying for.
Download the complete announcement here (pdf).
Forest Improvement Forester, Natural Resource Specialist 1
Submitted by Washington State DNR
Recruitment number 2010-06-FIT. Approximately 8 to 12 positions. Employment will be on an on-call basis for short employment periods (less than 6 months each period) until June 30, 2011.
Salary Range: $2,855 to $3,377 per month. This position is represented by the WPEA. Once appointed to this position the incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other representation fee within the first 30 days of employment.
Location: Colville, Omak, Deer Park or Loomis WA
Closes: Open until filled
Position Profile
As part of a pre-sale team this position will assist the District FIT/Silviculture Forester in implementing sound ecological forest management that generates revenue while improving forest health and habitat.
This position is responsible to layout forest improvement timber (FIT) sales under the agency's forest health program. This work includes, locating and marking timber sale unit boundaries, tree marking, GPS mapping, locating and delineating riparian buffers or other sensitive areas, road layout, cruising, and developing detailed summary reports. In addition this position will assess the health of the stand and recommend silvicultural prescriptions and harvest strategies. For more information and how to apply visit Washington State DNR.
Forest Manager 1 (Engineering Unit Supervisor)
Submitted by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Kate Skinner, Assistant District Forester, 503.815.7002.
This is a permanent full-time position with the Oregon Department of Forestry located in Tillamook. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for this Forest Manager 1, Engineering Unit Supervisor position.
This position plans, organizes, directs, monitors and administers all engineering and road related activities on the Tillamook District of the Tillamook State Forest. This is accomplished by supervising, directing and monitoring the work of skilled employees assigned to the Engineering Unit. Download the complete annnouncement and apply online here.
GS-12 Ecosystems Services Specialist
Submitted by Al Todd (), Assistant Director, Cooperative Forestry, 202.205.8528.
The Washington Office will soon be advertising for the position of Ecosystem Services Specialist for the Ecosystem Services and Markets unit of the Cooperative Forestry staff. This permanent, full-time position located in the Nation's capital, is open to all federal employees, or those with re-instatement rights, who qualify for a GS-12 position in the 401 series. A separate announcement will also be posted for non-federal applicants. Download the announcement here (pdf).
Forestry Coordinator Position
Submitted by Blackfoot Challenge
The Blackfoot Challenge is seeking a half-time employed position responsible for program development and implementation of the forestry program. The Forestry Coordinator will coordinate with other committees and partners as needed, and work with board and staff to promote, educate, assist and provide guidance for program opportunities and events. A bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources or related field, and two years experience in forest management are required. Experience in community/natural resource education is desired, as is fundraising and an understanding of watershed group dynamics and natural resource partnerships. Ability to travel across Montana regionally and nationally, and attend meetings in the watershed and surrounding areas is necessary. Salary DOE. Travel expenses are covered.
Submit cover letter and resume to or Blackfoot Challenge, PO Box 103, Ovando, MT 59854.
Download the job description here (pdf file).
Director of Timber Markets Forecasting and Analysis
Submitted by John Bolduc, VP, Executive Recruiter, SnapDragon ()
Our Client, the leading information provider for the Global Forest Products Industry, has hired us to assist them in locating an accomplished Timber Industry Professional to join their Greater Boston Office in the role of Director of Timber Markets Forecasting and Analysis. Our Client publishes Websites, News, Newsletters and Price Indices, Magazines, Economic Analysis Forecasts, Databases, and more. Primary Responsibilities Our Client is looking for a Leader to drive one of our Economic Forecasting and Analysis Practices - their Timber Service. This Service covers many aspects of the Timber Markets: Supply/Demand Indicators, Price Forecasts, and Global Views across Sawtimber, Pulpwood, Chips, Wood Biomass, etc. This position requires in-depth Analytical and Economics experience understanding these Components of the Timber Markets. The candidate will run an Information Practice on the North American Timber Markets and will be required to produce a Series of Existing Products covering an Economic Forecast on the Ins and Outs of the Timber Market. They take their commitment to their Clients very seriously, and the Service also requires frequent Client interaction, Travel, Client-facing Skills, and strong Relationship Building. Our Client would like someone who can understand their Customers' Timber Businesses and how to apply critical information to help them in their success, participate in Industry Events and Associations, and ensure they are creating a valuable service. Our Customers are Mills, Financial Analysts, Large Corporations, Investors, TIMOs, Traditional Financial Organizations, and everyone in-between. Our Client has a multitude of Resources available at their disposal as they have been producing many of these Forecasts and Research for nearly 40 years. They have the largest set of Historical Data, Pricing Information, Confidential Cost Data, Mature Econometric Models, Relationships, and collective minds working in Analyzing these Markets.
Skills Required
- 10-plus years real world Economic Forecasting, Analysis, or Strategic Planning within the Timber Markets: ability to understand, create, and drive development of a Forecast is required.
- In-depth knowledge of the Timber Markets.
- High initiative: ability to lead development of a Practice, builds quality Insight/Analysis, connect with Customers, and evolve Valuable Services for their needs.
- Strong Communication Skills, Writing, Analytical Skills, and Verbal.
- Commitment to Deadlines, ability to focus and deliver quality Results when they promise them.
- Strong focus on quality: the quality of our Insight/Analysis and Service is how they define their success
- People Skills, ability to work with our Macroeconomist, Lumber Teams, Timber Teams, Panel Teams, Biomass Teams, Pulp and Paper Teams, Sales and Marketing Teams, etc.
- Management: ability to Lead and Develop Analysts and Economists to perform detail work in-support of your tasks.
- Entrepreneurial Nature: desire to grow a Practice and share in that success.
- Strong Ethical Standards
- Desired Education and Degree: Economics; MA/MS Practical experience in Forest Products required.
- Location: Greater Boston Compensation DOE
- Generous Benefits Package Possible Re-location for right candidate.
To apply for this position, please submit Resume with Cover Letter including your Salary Requirements as Microsoft Word Documents to John Bolduc, VP, Executive Recruiter, SnapDragon () and specify the above Title.