GNA Pre-Sale Coordinator

Arizona Department of Administration • Chino Valley, AZ

4d • $21 - $29

About The Position

This position coordinates and manages the preparation of timber sales for the
DFFM Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Program. The incumbent will work closely with
U.S. Forest Service personnel and DFFM District, Procurement, and Finance staff
to complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Timber sale preparation activities: unit delineation, layout, marking, cruising, volume estimation, compliance surveys.
• Knowledge of USFS Timber Sale Preparation policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals.
• Knowledge of State procurement policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Skills in Project management and coordination.
• Skills in Contract management.
• Skills in Document preparation, technical writing, and review.
• Skills in Using computers and common office software.
• Skills in Time management.
• Skills in Leadership.
• Skills in Written and verbal communication.
• Ability to Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems.
• Ability to Learn, understand, and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to Analyze complex problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Ability to Work in office and outdoor settings.
• Ability to drive on State business with possible overnight stays.
• Arizona Drivers License
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Forestry with two years of relevant experience. Or, bachelors degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience working in a timber pre-sale program.

Responsibilities

• Draft and administer task orders for timber sale preparation activities, including but not limited to timber marking and designation, timber cruising and volume determination, boundary recording and posting, and project layout.
• Maintain and refine existing financial and performance tracking systems. Track project budget and finances, document program accomplishments, and prepare quarterly or annual reports. Perform inspections on pre sale work performed by district staff and contractors as needed to ensure compliance with federal specifications.
• Participate in the development of new Good Neighbor Authority agreements and the modification of existing agreements. Work with partners to prioritize and schedule timber sale preparation activities.
• Support and advise the completion of timber sale preparation by district staff.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees