Salary : $82,428.00 - $110,892.00 Annually
Location : King County - Enumclaw, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionForest Practices Application Technical Strategist, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)Recruitment #2026-6-A492
Full-time, Permanent Represented position (WFSE)
Location: South Puget Sound Region- Enumclaw, WAWork Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRelocation Compensation may be available and consideredSalary: $6,869.00 - $9,241.00 MonthlyThe 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.
The FPA Technical Strategist reports directly to the Forest Practices Division Manager and serves as the agency's Subject Matter Expert (SME) and manager of the highly complex fpOnline system to ensure the agency fulfills its statutory obligations associated with the review and management of FPAs.
The FPA Technical Strategist works with both internal and external users to ensure the fpOnline software and associated workflows meet the agency's legal requirements and end-user business needs. This position provides expertise and strategic recommendations to Division, Region, and agency leadership to support continuous process improvement, system enhancements, policy development, and/or resourcing to support fpOnline and associated systems and workflows.
Duties 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.
Qualifications 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.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:- Office Environment: may be eligible to telework based on the needs of the business.
- May be required to travel for different purposes, including internal meetings, regional visits, and public meetings
Desired Qualifications:These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.
- Business analyst, continuous improvement, and/or project management training and certification.
- Proficiently designs, builds, and performs administrative functions for project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at
Supplemental InformationApplication Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact
- Online Application: Apply at (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
- Cover Letter: Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role, directly address the requirements of the position, and explain why you're the best candidate for the job.
- Resume: Your resume should consist of your work history, education, volunteer work, life skills, experience, and any other relevant information associated with the position.
- References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references, including a current or most recent supervisor, along with telephone numbers.
- Complete All Supplemental Questions: Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number, year of birth, etc.).
- Email Communication: Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive these communications.
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