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Duties

Responsibilities:
The Restoration Manager’s responsibilities include the following:

• Managing a restoration program, including planning, developing, budget management, and guiding implementation of restoration projects to meet district, division, and agency objectives.
• Negotiating and preparing land-use authroizations related to restoration projects on state-owned aquatic lands, while ensuring public safety and sound ecological principles.
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms and performing site inspections.
• Collaborating and supporting the work of the larger Rivers District team.
• Collaborating with other Aquatics Restoration Managers and Scientists, external restoration practitioners, including Tribal, state, NGO, and federal partners.
• Providing timely communication to other DNR staff and external partners and conducting education and outreach to the public.
• Helping to support other district and division activities including habitat stewardship and environmental review of proposed projects affecting state-owned aquatic lands.
• Developing a collaborative near- and long-term plan for habitat restoration and debris removal in Rivers District.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, fisheries, wildlife science, marine science, environmental engineering, land use or environmental planning, or other relevant field.
• Project and program management experience with on-the-ground restoration/removal work. This experience will typically involve ecological restoration or environmental engineering activities.
• Experience with contracts such as master contracts, public works contracts, cooperative agreements, and/or use authorizations.
• Experience interpreting and implementing guidelines, regulations, and laws associated with natural resource management, environmental protection, and/or cultural resource protection.
• Experience managing multiple complex tasks, setting workload priorities, and completing tasks on time.
• Demonstrate sustained commitment to teamwork, and collaborate in internal and external issues in an active, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly, and use typical office software.
• The work environment is split roughly evenly between the office and the field. Most fieldwork involves being on, over, or adjacent to water. Many projects involve working over uneven terrain and steep slopes for long hours and in a variety of weather conditions. Projects also involve working around heavy equipment, vessels, and helicopters. Some fieldwork involves travel by small motorboat, either as crew or captain.
• Travel is required on a regular basis throughout the district. Driving is required and is often long distances. Overnight travel is required.
• A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. 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.
• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• A Master’s Degree in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, geography, marine science, other science, engineering, land use or environmental planning, public policy, or other relevant field.
• Knowledge of riverine, estuarine, and marine nearshore ecosystem processes and habitats.
• Experience operating small motorboats.
• Experience with troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating equipment such as power tools, remotely operated vehicles, cars, trucks, and vessels.
• Experience working for or with other environmental protection or natural resource agencies.
• Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS.
• Ability to conduct public presentations.
• Experience applying for and managing grants for natural resource/environmental protection, recreation, or historical preservation projects.

Supplemental Information

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 Chehalis. For more information on this area visit, https://www.ci.chehalis.wa.us/.
 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.
 
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
 
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s 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 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.

How to Apply: 
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.
 
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.
 
Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements. 
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions. 

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
 
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.  We thank you and are grateful for your service!
 
Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.  Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
 
DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
 
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Questions?  Please contact Thomas Gorman at 360-701-7692, thomas.gorman@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov