Aquatic Resources Division – Olympia
Recruitment #2020-11-0118
This is a full-time, permanent represented position.
The Aquatic Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources is on the front lines of the efforts to protect and restore aquatic habitat across the state. We are looking for someone able to manage a large, complex divison, with staff located across the state. This position will keep us organized, support aquatics leadership, and support the many programs that are making a difference in the management of state-owned aquatic lands of Washington. If you have a passion for taking on tough tasks with big payoffs and feel connected to places like the Pacific coast, Puget Sound, and our lakes and rivers, then this is the place for you.
This position serves as the principal assistant with delegated authority for performing administrative support duties for the Aquatic Resources Division Manager and to function as a valuable member of the Division’s management team.
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Direct support of the Division Manager and seven other members of the management team, including: planning, organizing, and implementing the office administrative activities for the division.
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Records management, report preparation, scheduling and coordinating calendars, meeting management, logistical coordination, and inventory reconciliation.
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Independent judgment to accomplish assignments and solve problems.
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Supervises other office support staff – an Office Assistant 3 and a Secretary Senior.
- 3 years of experience supporting a manager and supervising the daily functions of an office, including supervision.
- Experience supporting hiring managers and maintaining confidentiality when working with sensitive personnel information.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team member.
- Experience establishing priorities, tracking projects, establishing deadlines and holding staff accountable for assigned work.
- Office organization, methods, and management principles;
- Inventory control and records management;
- Establishing office procedures, standards, priorities and deadlines;
- Office space allocation and planning;
- Human resource policies and rules, i.e. civil service reform, collective bargaining units (WPEA/WFSE).
- Experience advising on specific courses of action, demonstrating awareness of potential impacts and liability, and experience developing consensus among parties.
- Demonstrated experience using professional judgment regarding the confidentiality of sensitive matters encountered within the course of business operations.
- Understands organizational structure and has experience functioning within a complex organization.
- Experience fostering working relationships within the division and among the division, executive management, other DNR organizations, other governmental entities and the public.
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov/.
At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.
We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.
What makes DNR a great place to work?
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Work/life balance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Educational aid and career development stipends
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
- Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
- A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Application Process
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
Required Attachments:
- A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
- Your resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
- The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.
Questions? Please contact Katrina Lassiter, Katrina.Lassiter@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139. DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.