Deputy Chief Operating Officer Shared Services, Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise a Senior Director who supports the Directors of Human Resources the Office of Legal Affairs and Business Practices Enterprise Services Workplace Culture and Development and directly supervise the Chief Financial Officer the Chief Information Officer and the Director of the Enterprise Project and Performance Management Office.
• Lead the development of the EES strategic roadmap ensuring alignment with the Commissioners vision the agencys strategic plan and the needs of agency business partners. Ensure that performance measures are developed for the roadmaps that outcomes are tracked and reported regularly with leaders and their teams.
• Lead the work of building the shared service model throughout the agency including standardizing processes and centralizing like services as appropriate to create operational efficiencies and teams of experts that can provide services that meet agency business needs.
• Lead the agencys organizational culture change to embrace support and resource shared services so that shared services are recognized as critical infrastructure services all agency employees depend upon to fulfill their missions.
• Set direction for and ensure agency-wide consistency and clarity in policies processes and procedures that govern the way the shared service businesses are conducted and decisions are made.
• Ensure that proper and well-executed shared service functions are in place to support the agencys most valuable resource - its people by providing the critical infrastructure and tools to meet programmatic business needs throughout the agency in the most efficient and cost-effective ways.
• Serve as a member of DNRs Core Team Executive Leadership Team and Operational Leadership Team. Collaborate with other DNR executives to develop and provide agency strategic guidance ensure alignment and diagnose and resolve agency-level issues.
• Serve as the agency Executive Sponsor for the One Washington project. Understand the impact of the project on DNR programs; advocate within the agency and with the OneWA project for resource needs; provide guidance and direction to the project teams; ensure project timelines are met; and ensure change management is prioritized.
• Fulfill responsibilities related to DNRs interactions with the legislature and the state budget process: review bills monitor and participate as needed in hearings and work sessions review fiscal notes respond to information requests from legislators and legislative staff prepare and review decision packages and participate in internal budgeting and allotments.
• Model and actively promote the concepts of diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws rules policies and requirements. Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate special project work for the Commissioner of Public Lands (Commissioner) and the COO.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in strategic leadership precise communication effective negotiation and persuasive advocacy.
• Experience leading large teams at large governmental organizations.
• Experience in encouraging innovative best business practices.
• Substantive experience in mediating issues between executive management senior management and operational programs/staff.
• Significant experience managing agency shared service operations to include: human resources information technology risk management and legal services procurement process improvement project management budget and accounting practices grants facilities fleet employee engagement and training.
• Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment build morale and elicit sustained superior job performance.
• Proven ability to develop staff skills by effectively coaching mentoring and training.
• Strong commitment to ethical leadership and the goals of diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Bachelors degree in business administration public administration or related field AND 11 years of experience;
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 15 years.
• Key Knowledge and Skills:
  • Significant experience in leading diverse teams in delivering professional and superior public services.
  • Extensive experience at the senior management level including the management of other managers.
  • Experience in labor negotiations and organizational management.
  • Substantive experience in program and project budgeting.
  • Ability to engage a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 belonging and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This is a high-level executive position that may speak or act for the Commissioner on occasion. Incumbent must be able to successfully build coalitions establish partnerships create constituent support and influence public opinion on issues vital to successful project and program addition there is always the potential of media exposure and planned or spontaneous interaction with elected and appointed officials from the local state and federal governments. Constituent and stakeholder interaction will occur regularly.
• Position is primarily in an office setting. However there can be occasional interaction with agency personnel and stakeholders in the field.
• Ability to travel overnight ability to travel to different locations within the region state and nation by self.

• Knowledge of natural resource management issues in the Pacific Northwest.
• Awareness of Washingtons Indian Tribes tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.

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.

• Safety and Well-Being Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service We value and respect the public we serve and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving We solve our states most pressing challenges through innovative thinking dedication and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• 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.