Urban Forest Inventory Technician
Washington Department of Natural Resources Washington Department of Natural Resources Bellingham, WA Bellingham, WA Temporary Full-time Temporary Full-time $50,088 - $67,380 a year $50,088 - $67,380 a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Urban Forest Inventory Technician, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2) Recruitment #2024-1-P438 Full-time, Project, Represented position Anticipated Project employment is March 2024 - September 2028 Location flexibility may be available and considered:
Bellingham, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary:
$4,174.
00 - $5,615.
00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing.
We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/14/24.
It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Telework and duty station are negotiable with a preference for within 35 miles of Bellingham.
Responsibilities:
Collect UFIA and tree inventory data through tasks such as:
Collect UFIA data across the state under the direction of the Urban Forest Inventory Field Coordinator.
Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners such as cities, towns, counties, universities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to collect tree inventory data and ensure the accuracy of data collected.
Assist with data collection preparatory work including pre-field photo interpretation.
Maintain field inventory equipment.
Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners to analyze urban forestry data, create queries, draft reports, and produce maps in ArcMap Pro and ArcGIS Online, or similar applications.
Assist in data quality assurance activities including editing data postproduction.
Assist with maintenance of DNR statewide urban tree inventory database and inventory protocols.
Respond to informational requests for data information, accomplishment, and activity data, project equipment needs, etc.
Required
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree involving major study in GIS, forestry, natural resources, urban forestry, horticulture, urban landscape planning, landscape architecture, or related natural science from an accredited institution AND 1 year of professional experience in a related natural resource program area.
OR An equivalent combination of education plus experience.
Experience working with ecosystem services leading to an understanding of how ecosystem services are measured, analyzed, and reported.
Proficiency using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, and other applications such as Survey 123 and Field Maps.
Experience performing data analyses and reviews using statistical and GIS-based methods.
The Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program works to educate Washington State residents and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local government, community groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live, work, and play in Washington State.
The mission of UCF is to provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plan, and manage forests and trees for public benefit and quality of life.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$50,088.
00 - $67,380.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate:
Bellingham, WA:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Bellingham, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary:
$4,174.
00 - $5,615.
00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing.
We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/14/24.
It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Telework and duty station are negotiable with a preference for within 35 miles of Bellingham.
Responsibilities:
Collect UFIA and tree inventory data through tasks such as:
Collect UFIA data across the state under the direction of the Urban Forest Inventory Field Coordinator.
Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners such as cities, towns, counties, universities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to collect tree inventory data and ensure the accuracy of data collected.
Assist with data collection preparatory work including pre-field photo interpretation.
Maintain field inventory equipment.
Work with other DNR staff, contractors, and partners to analyze urban forestry data, create queries, draft reports, and produce maps in ArcMap Pro and ArcGIS Online, or similar applications.
Assist in data quality assurance activities including editing data postproduction.
Assist with maintenance of DNR statewide urban tree inventory database and inventory protocols.
Respond to informational requests for data information, accomplishment, and activity data, project equipment needs, etc.
Required
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree involving major study in GIS, forestry, natural resources, urban forestry, horticulture, urban landscape planning, landscape architecture, or related natural science from an accredited institution AND 1 year of professional experience in a related natural resource program area.
OR An equivalent combination of education plus experience.
Experience working with ecosystem services leading to an understanding of how ecosystem services are measured, analyzed, and reported.
Proficiency using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, and other applications such as Survey 123 and Field Maps.
Experience performing data analyses and reviews using statistical and GIS-based methods.
The Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program works to educate Washington State residents and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local government, community groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live, work, and play in Washington State.
The mission of UCF is to provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plan, and manage forests and trees for public benefit and quality of life.
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary Pay:
$50,088.
00 - $67,380.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate:
Bellingham, WA:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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