[Hiring] Product Sales Contracts Specialist @State of Washington

Role Description

The Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) South Puget Sound Region is looking for a Product Sales Contracts Specialist 1 (CS1) who will provide region expertise for the State Lands timber sales program. This position is essential for sustainable management of Trust forestland and serves as the initial point of contact for all timber sales-related documents and financial records within the region timber sales program.

• Prepare and process timber sale review documents and advertising materials.
• Review and analyze contracts and other associated documents for completeness and adherence with agency policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Manage timber sale financial accounts, including analyzing timber sale data and ensuring accuracy in data management utilizing various agency systems, including NaturE.
• Invoice and process payments for timber sales, and perform log and load accountability on timber sales sold on a scale or tonnage basis.
• Coordinate with timber sale purchasers, scaling bureaus, scale facilities, Division and Region staff, and regulatory agency staff to ensure compliance with proper contract processes.
• Provide contract and financial assistance for silviculture service contracts from advertisement for bidding to project closeout.
• Perform SharePoint administration duties for the region product sales SharePoint site.
• Manage and maintain timber sale records according to agency file policies and retention requirements.
• Coordinate and assist with training needs and pesticide licensing.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, natural resources, general management, or closely allied field AND one (1) year of professional experience in the natural resource, business or public administration field negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association.
• Experience with contract development and terminology.
• Advanced level experience in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets, and Adobe Products.
• Experience organizing, prioritizing, and working within tight schedules and timelines with attention to detail.

Requirements

• Skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Skills in providing customer service.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and ensure requests are followed.

Benefits

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness.
• Work/life balance.
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.).
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Educational and career development aid.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.