Assistant Division Manager, Projects & Planning, WMS

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates designs and implements strategic planning for State Uplands key initiatives including Sustainable Harvest Calculations Trust Land Performance Initiative and Habitat Conservation Plan
• Identifies needs for the development of policies and procedures for the Uplands program.
• Manages scoping analysis and production of environmental impact analysis of policies plans and procedures.
• Manages development and communication of materials to present reports assessments milestones to steering committees technical teams executive management legislative committees Board of Natural Resources trust beneficiaries Tribes and other interested parties to strategic planning efforts on state trust lands.
• Supervise a staff of 6 employees assigning and prioritizing work.
• Develop monitor and report on budget and deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in forestry environmental planning or a related field in natural resources AND a minimum of 3 years experience with supervising staff managing projects and applying land use or natural resource plans;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience leading major projects and motivating teams to achieve goals.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills including experience communicating both orally and in writing with the ability to convey technical information in non-technical terms.
• Experience delivering presentations to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Experience interacting strategically and effectively with a diverse set of collaborators including natural resource managers policymakers scientists private landowners environmental groups neighbors tribes and agency representatives.
• Experience in public outreach and building stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledgeable in principles of public participation and collaborative processes.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving disputes among multiple partners.
• Experience using a variety of problem-solving techniques and collaborative approaches to identify and evaluate alternative courses of action.
• 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.
• Additional position-specific key behaviors required to perform the duties described above:
  • Promotes teamwork and shared successes.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Receptive to new ideas and adaptable to change
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The assigned duty station is in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia where most of the time (95%) will be spent indoors. The building environment consists of a cubicle workstation with a computer in an open area that is subject to loud noises from nearby conversations telephones ventilation and white noise.
  **Hazards:** While in an office setting this position does not encounter any hazardous chemicals. However while in the field there may be experiences of trip and fall hazards overhead hazards equipment hazards and occasional contact with hazardous chemicals.
• The position requires minimal travel typically 5% or less from Olympia to one of the six regions of the state or to meeting locations within Olympia or nearby cities/towns. Overnight travel is necessary for visiting some regional offices and field locations due to long travel distances. Agency vehicles are available for use.
  Occasionally (5% or less) time may also be spent in various regions participating in site visits which may include field site settings.

• Masters Degree PHD or certificate involving forestry environmental planning related natural resources field community outreach or environmental justice.
• A strong knowledge of DNR policy documents (State Lands HCP and Policy for Sustainable Forests for example).

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:Referencesare optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number year of birth etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• 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 those communications.

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• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.