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Forest Practices Application Strategist

Washington State Department of Natural Resources
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Forest Practices Application Technical Strategist, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary: $6,869.00 - $9,241.00 Monthly
The salary range listed includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective July 1, 2026.
An additional 5% King County duty station pay has also been added to the base salary listed on this announcement.
 

Responsibilities:
As the FPA Technical Strategist, you’ll:

  • Ensure the fpOnline software and associated workflows are meeting internal and external customer needs and maintain a prioritized list of gaps/future enhancements.
  • Lead and facilitate cross-disciplinary work groups – including Forest Practices program staff in Division and Regions, central Information Technology Division (ITD), State Uplands, and external users – to determine future system, equipment, software, policies, procedures, and staffing requirements.
  • Routinely present findings and recommendations to Division and agency leadership to support continuous improvement of the software and associated workflows.
  • Develop biennial budget requests to support maintenance, operation, and future enhancements of the software solution and associated workflows and training needs. 
  • Serve as a consultant to executive management, develop procedures, answer applicable questions, and resolve customer complaints. 
  • Work with DNR’s Communications, EPPMO, and ITD teams to develop and execute a coordinated OCM strategy to support implementation of the fpOnline software system, associated workflows, and future enhancements.
  • Review systems and staff work for compliance with the Board Manual, division, and agency guidance, regulations, and policy.
  • Coach, mentor, train, and support Forest Practices program staff to navigate challenges during implementation of fpOnline and associated workflows, as well as future changes to forest practices rules and/or associated Board Manual guidance.
  • Works with the Small Forest Landowner Office, Region forest practices staff, and external organizations to provide targeted communications and technical support to small forest landowners. 
  • Works with program staff and external stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities to streamline the statewide FPA process through fpOnline system enhancements, workflow improvements, and/or revisions to policy and guidance documents.
  • Review and approve vendor-proposed solutions surrounding form build, flow, and required functionality while ensuring all applicable RCW, WAC, and DNR policies are met by the software solution and associated workflows.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant professional experience;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Development and implementation of complex business systems and workflows, and serving as a product owner and/or business analyst supporting the development of custom software solutions.
  • Technical and operational review and processing of Forest Practices Application, Water Type Modification form, and Enforcement form.
  • Collaborating with Foresters, District Managers, and Assistant Region Manager on complex reviews of Forest Practice Applications.
  • Researching and analyzing policies, laws, rules, and/or regulations impacting Forest Practices programs.

Required Competencies: 

  • Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.
  • Ability to establish credibility and work with diverse stakeholder groups, Indian Tribes, and state and federal agencies.
  • Senior Leadership Competencies:
    • Decisiveness
    • Influencing/Negotiating
    • External Awareness
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Risk Management
    • Political Savvy
  • Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.