Regional Habitat Program Manager - Region 2 - WMS Band 2 - Permanent
Regional Habitat Program Manager - Region 2 - WMS Band 2 - Permanent
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Description
Working Title Regional Habitat Program Manager
Classification WMS Band 2
Job Status FullTime/Permanent
WDFW Program Habitat Program
North Central Region 2 Adams Chelan Douglas Grant and Okanogan Counties.
Duty Station Ephrata Washington Grant County
Remote Employment Approved for hybrid flexibility up to 2 days per week at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Posting Timeframe This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until May 25 2025. Application review is ongoing submit your application materials as soon as possible this recruitment may be closed at any time and a candidate may be selected before the listed closing date.
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Photo Caption: Spring Wild Flowers and Mt. Robinson Region 2 Photo Credit: WDFW
As our Regional Habitat Program Manager (RHPM) you will lead guide and support a talented and diverse team of professionals fostering an environment where they can succeed and thrive.
This is an opportunity to oversee critical regional activities including Forest Habitats Aquatic Systems Priority Habitat and Species Growth and Shoreline Management Regulatory Services Renewable Energy Salmon Recovery Watershed Management and overall program administration.
In this role youll be responsible for developing longrange plans to protect fish and wildlife resources advancing agency goals and fostering collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
This leadership position is essential to advancing habitat management initiatives and making a meaningful impact on regional conservation efforts.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Regional Habitat Program Managerwill
- Plan lead organize and manage the work performed by the regional habitat team.
- Create and foster a growing culture of safety in the regional program through active support engagement with safety teams leading through example and providing consistent exposure to safety related topics and issues relative to the regional team.
- Plan for and actively manage the budget allocated to the Region.
- Coach and direct staff working in partnership with various county state and federal fish and wildlife protection regulations and agreements to achieve protection and restoration needs consistent with statewide best practices.
- Participate in the negotiations for developing mitigation agreements for unavoidable adverse impacts resulting from major development projects in the region.
- Oversee the regional implementation of WDFWs authority under: RCW 77.55 which includes issuance of Hydraulic Project Approvals. Oversee implementation of WDFW authority under RCW 77.57 fish passage and approval of compliance actions under both statutes.
- Develop longrange plans and set priorities within the region for the achievement of the Agencys goals objectives and Strategic Plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting including hazards:75 of time is spent in an office setting and attending meetings. 25 of the time is spent in the field occasionally in rough weather conditions traveling throughout the region and participating in evening meetings.
Schedule:TypicallyMonday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Travel Requirements:Periods of overnight travel may be required and work hours may exceed the standard workday.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in a natural resource science or a related field.
AND
- Five 5 years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Consisting of progressive management experience with managerial skills for managing a group of professional level staff.
Competencies:
- Proven ability to manage programs policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Proven ability to clearly communicate with management regulatory bodies and employees.
Please Note:Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a yearbyyear basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
Experience:
- Five 5 additional years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Demonstrated proficiency of managing complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing a complex budget.
Knowledge of:
- State and federal statutes and administrative rules including knowledge of the Hydraulic Code and Growth Management Act and their implementation in relation to protection of fish and wildlife resources.
- Marine fresh water and terrestrial ecology and natural resource management.
- Principles of stream dynamics and aquatic resource needs and impact analysis from development.
- Technical knowledge of biology and life history of fish and wildlife species in Washington State.
Competencies:
- Ability to take interest in and understand others perspectives.
- Easily recognize when others have important information perspectives or ideas.
- Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and be committed to the service of the public mission and team.
- Effectively analyze develop and manage program and contract budgets.
- Evaluate problems and develop recommendations to improve organizational and/or procedural efficiency.
- Interpret agency rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and create collaborative relationships with a high level of emotional intelligence.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An uptodate resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition topayand otherspecial employee programs there are otherbenefitsthat WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at.
- Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example:Biologist 1 Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in .
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
