Agency Rules Coordinator

Salary 
$7,500.00 – $8,750.00 Monthly
Location
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Department
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Job Number
2020-06736
Closing
10/26/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Full-Time/Permanent
Agency Rules Coordinator-WMS Band 3
Thurston County
This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations:
Payroll, Critical personnel functions. Executive decisions. Activities contributing to the food economy (licensing, managing, and enforcing/licensing commercial fisheries, grazing monitoring, fish screen for ag, fencing associated with grazing, personnel necessary to ensure payments to ag producers). Functions directly related to survival of ESA listed species. Or functions that are legally required or treaty obligated for ESA species. Activities to address wildlife conflict, depredation and public safety. Staff necessary to prosecute fisheries, hunting opportunities
WDFW staff comprise a talented and passionate group of people dedicated to protecting Washington’s Natural Resources.
As the Agency Rules Coordinator, you advise and make key decisions that are both tactical and strategic.

With your experience you will provide guidance and make recommendations to the Director, Deputy Director, the EMT and staff on pertinent agency wide policies and issues related to or affecting rulemaking, including legal issues and proposed legislations.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic, well spoken leader to improve quality, enforceability and clarity of statewide and locally applied agency’s regulations.

As an excellent communicator you can forge comraderie and understanding of complex ideas to a wide and diverse group of people. You listen to understand and embrace the values of others.

The Rules Coordinator has knowledge of the subjects of rules being proposed or prepared within the agency, maintains the records of any such action, and responds to public inquiries about possible, proposed or adopted rules and the identity of agency staff working, reviewing, or commenting on them.

Cooordinates agency-wide rulemaking by providing oversight, support, direction and services to WDFW’s resource, capital management and enforcement programs. Assures that rulemaking meets regulatory requirements and supports the other programs in a manner that provides opportunity for meaningful public input.

Duties

Some of the responsibilities of this key position are:

  • Oversee the agency’s statewide rule-making activities.
  • Review all emergency rules and initiates rule updates and corrections.
  • Update the WDFW’s Rule-Making Handbook.
  • Ensure Department compliance with procedures as required under the APA.
  • Assists in advising staff on Public Records Act issues, including the Criminal Records Privacy Act.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with major emphasis in natural resource management, natural resource planning or a closely related field.
    AND
    Five years’ experience in natural resource management and/or program, policy, or rule development.

    OR

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major emphasis in natural resource management, natural resource planning or a closely related field.
    AND
    Seven years of professional experience in natural resource management, natural resource planning or a closely related field.

OR

  • Year for year equivalent professional experience may substitute only for the education requirement portion, if that experience is in one of the fields noted above.

    All applicants must have Extensive working knowledge of:

  • State government
  • The rulemaking process
  • The Washington Administrative Procedures Act
  • The legislative process
  • Project management experience
  • Fluency in the English language, and excellent writing, reading, speaking and listening skills

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

  • J.D. (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school and active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.
  • Skill in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity and respect.
Working Conditions:

  • Work Setting, including hazards: An office environment and tele-work options.
  • Schedule (i.e., hours and days): Working hours 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (may be negotiated as part of a flexible schedule).
  • Travel Requirements: Travel of 1 – 3 days, several times a year is required for staff training
Supplemental Information

Please note:  Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

  • A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
  • A current resume
  • Three professional references

Join the WDFW Team
Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

Veteran Preference Notice
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

  • Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
  • Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

Military Spouse Preference Notice
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

  • Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
  • Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov
As part of WDFW’s 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.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.