Transform agency business capabilities, adapt new technologies, transition from legacy platforms/applications and improve IT architecture.
With that in mind,
Picture yourself being responsible for the development and implementation of the WDFW Business Solutions roadmap, leading strategic IT initiatives, architecture, and new technology approvals.
This is an opportunity to perform full scope business and requirements analysis duties for a variety of high-visibility IT Projects that impact the entire WDFW Agency.
The optimal applicants are leaders with exceptional communication skills, a demonstrated technical/project management background, and are motivated by a challenge.
We are seeking candidates, who respect and value the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute value to the project and WDFW.
Our IT Project Manager & Consulting Specialist,
- Acts as a project manager to coordinate, document, manage and complete projects for ITS.
- Participates in the determination of project requirements using WDFW Enterprise Architecture Framework considerations.
- Facilitates and leads business and technical requirements gathering sessions.
- Leads business process by re-engineering activities.
- Works with customers to sell IT Service offerings and sets reasonable expectations for service delivery.
- Confidently and persuasively presents information both formally and informally to staff, supervisors, and executive management.
- Maintains customer enthusiasm while interpreting and simplifying their needs into manageable/executable expectations.
- Thinks strategically and steers the conversation with customers away from common objection points towards productive and continuous process improvements.
- Influences consensus on streamlined processes to reduced manual labor, enhance records governance, and sustain an ease of access and availability in line with the Agency Data Management strategy.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards
- Duties are performed in an office setting.
- This position requires extensive computer use and sitting.
- Teleworking options are available.
- Schedule:
- Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- A varied schedule may be required including working weekends and overtime during peak periods, system implementations, maintenance, and outages.
- Travel Requirements
- Some travel may be required throughout the State to attend trainings, meetings, and conferences.
- Tools and Equipment
- Laptop Computer.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Economics or Business Management.
OR
- Four (4) years of Information Technology experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, marketing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, network infrastructure equipment, directing projects, providing customer or technical support in information technology or enterprise solution architecture.
AND
- Two (2) years of professional and/or academic experience managing IT projects using proven project management processes, tools, and techniques.
AND
- Must undergo a background check which includes fingerprinting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Project Management Certification such as:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
- CompTIA Project +
- Demonstrated experience presenting project artifacts.
- Experience with low code development such as DAX and M for Power BI and proprietary function language for PowerApps.
- Excellent communication skills (questioning, educating, fact-finding, persuading, negotiating, resolving, summarizing, and active listening).
- Ability to interact effectively with others across a broad spectrum of managerial, administrative, and professional staff.
Knowledge of:
- Software development methodologies and life cycle.
- Project management functions such as planning, scope development, schedule management, resource management, budget management, communications management, risk management, change management and incident management.
- Project management and business analysis best practices.
- Principles and practices of product effective project documentation including business functions, desk manuals, and configuration documentation.
- Structured process improvement framework methodologies such as LEAN and ITIL.
- Methods of developing business process specifications – procedures and methods for testing business functions for technology solutions.
- Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications.
Supplemental Information
Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
In order to successfully 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.
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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.
WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.
UNION WFSE:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
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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
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and 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.
This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: support functions in region, HQ to provide limited customer service & manage office.
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