Assistant Region Manager of State Uplands – WMS2
Northeast Region – Colville
Recruitment # 2020-11-1700
This is a full-time, permanent, non-represented position.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Northeast Region is seeking an innovative and strategic leader to join our team of professionals as the State Uplands Assistant Region Manager. As the region’s uplands trust manager, this position manages all trust assets on approximately 393,000 acres of forested land in Northeast Region. This includes the conservation and protection of resources; managing the region’s land base; tending and harvesting of forest stands; supports DNR’s duties and commitments on the Federal Lands through the Good Neighbor Authority/Shared Stewardship agreements. Such responsibility has prolonged impacts on resource conservation and protection and sustained revenue production that may last anywhere from a few years to decades.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Region Manager supports the DNR’s mission and Trust mandate by incorporating into daily decisions the principles of resource sustainability; the use of sound science, data and information; and making decisions with the public’s interests in mind. The Assistant Region Manager of State Uplands will be responsible to:
- Plan, lead, organize and oversee work performed in the region’s forested uplands program.
- Manage the region’s timber sales.
- Collaboratively work with program managers in divisions to strategically plan for and develop performance measures and budgets for Region/Division Manager approval in order to meet these objectives.
- Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisals and professional development opportunities.
Who are we looking for?
The right candidate has:
- A bachelor’s degree in Forest Management, Natural Resources Management, Forest Engineering or closely related field; and eight (8) years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of forest and/or range management and personnel management. OR
- An associate’s degree in forest management or natural resources management or closely related field; and ten (10) years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of forest and/or range management and personnel management.
- Knowledge of the principles of effective human resource management.
- Knowledge and experience complying with collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong background in budget development and implementation.
- Strong supervisory skills including coaching, mentoring, training, setting priorities, and evaluating performance.
- Ability to interpret civil service rules, federal and state laws and collective bargaining agreements, and department policies.
- Knowledge of contract and lease development and negotiations.
- Experience in project planning and implementation.
- Knowledge of the principles of forest management.
- Knowledge of the principles of logging systems, forest road engineering, and construction practices.
- Knowledge of the principles of land management and lands transactions.
- Effective skills in interpreting and implementing natural resource statute, rule, policy, and procedure.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other natural resources organizations, external stakeholders, and the public to accomplish a set of objectives.
- The incumbent in this position is required to travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated superior supervisory and team-building skills with the ability to assign work and keep employees focused.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully develop programs, timelines, and track accomplishments. Current knowledge of forest practice statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and general forest management theory (such as forest fire prevention and suppression techniques, timber management planning; silviculture; appraisal techniques; timber sales, contract preparation, and administration; logging and forest road construction equipment and use; reforestation methods; public relations and statistical analysis).
The Location
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 Colville.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.
Why work for DNR?
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.
Questions? Please contact Ken McNamee at (509) 684-7474, ken.mcnamee@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.
This recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool. This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for sixty (60) days.
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.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.