See full details at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3242044/ecosystem-recovery-manager-exempt

Duties

Some of the duties include:

• Provide coaching and support to assist ERCs in strengthening cross sector engagement as well as local capabilities and capacity
• Identify and propose solutions for systemic obstacles, funding opportunities, and other resource needs the agency could address to accelerate local implementation of recovery efforts
• Assist Planning Program Director with cross program coordination within the agency to ensure partner issues are addressed upfront in agency work; identify strategic communications opportunities; and brief senior management on issues and key trends generated from salmon recovery Lead Entities and LIOs
• Coordinate provision of technical assistance, science-informed guidance, and strategic policy implementation to advance Puget Sound and salmon recovery planning, implementation, and adaptive management
• Serve as topical lead for the division on assigned areas; develop breadth and depth of understanding on topics assigned to team members
• Serve as an alternate for the Planning Program Director on select state and regional forums and committees. Provide support for the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council, LIO Coordinators meetings (led by PSP), and Watershed Leads group

• Management of Work

• Ownership (accountability and responsibility) for the lines of business. This will include the ability to prioritize work consistent with agency budgets, work plans, priorities, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and best practices, etc., and the ability to make important/critical decisions for which the position is responsible for.  
• Demonstrate the ability to balance demands and keep multiple initiatives and work tasks going at the same time

• Supervision

• Engages staff in a way that supports high performance 
• Exercises independent judgment within legal and agency HR policy frameworks related to interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, recognizing, and developing personnel 
• Development of work plans based on the agency work plan and training plans for each position in the division (dependent on budget)
• Partners with staff on professional development goals and objectives 
• Demonstrates abilities in the area of holding staff accountable, including giving them clear direction, defined objectives, and managing performance based on agency policy and HR best practices
• Manage staff schedules, including telecommuting, in a manner that ensures a balance between staff flexibility and desired work outcome

• Sound Fiscal Management

• May be responsible for expense and revenue budgets related to the lines of business
• Responsible for contract and grant management
• Understands and models the use of agency fiscal policy and related state and federal policies

Qualifications

Success in this position requires that one be a team player, which is defined as possessing initiative and a driving passion for the work, having humility and practicing curiosity in interactions with others, and valuing the whole human in each of us.  
 
We are committed to achieving our mission of accelerating and advancing the recovery of Puget Sound. To ensure our success, we are equally committed to running our agency in a high-performance manner that focuses on high-quality products and processes and a collaborative approach. We achieve high performance by:

• Valuing one another, our diversity, and our contribution to the agency and the mission
• Embracing shared leadership, and empowering all staff, as critical thinkers, to make timely evidence-based decisions in a collaborative manner
• Promoting learning–and implementing what we learn–by using the adaptive management cycle for both programs and internal operations
• Optimizing our human and financial resources

Required Experience, Competencies and Technical Skills:

• Master’s degree in natural resource management or related field and six (6) years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of professional experience
• Experience effectively communicating to senior executives, agency staff, stakeholders, and the public 
• Understanding of contract management principles and procures
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of agencies, governments, and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Meeting facilitation experience 

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline
• Previous experience serving as an Ecosystem Recovery Coordinator including ability to articulate issues form the watershed and local government perspective
• Working knowledge of Puget Sound ecosystems and salmonid ecology and biology

CONDITIONS OF THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
 With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:

•  Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a workday, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions at least once a week
• Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a workday in a home-based environment up to four days a week
• Work in a tobacco-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment
• Work a 40-hour work week (A flexible work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisory approval, after an initial review period)
• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position
• Interact and work with partners and staff in a positive, friendly, and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency

As an exempt employee, incumbent is expected to be available to work as needed beyond normal (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) work hours, including evenings and weekends. Regular travel, including overnight stays may be required.
 
What does “EMS” mean? Exempt Management Service (EMS) is the term used to identify positions exempt from state civil service law. These positions do not have the same rights as classified positions. A position can be designated exempt either by statute or by the Director of State HR at the request of the Governor or other elected official. For more information, please visit the following website: What does exempt from state civil service law mean? 

Supplemental Information

Application Process – Please read the instructions completely.
   
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in our state, interviews will be conducted using a ZOOM or Teams videoconferencing platform. A telephone option is available as an alternative if videoconferencing is not possible.

Intrigued?  We’d love to hear from you. Click on “Apply” to submit your detailed application.  Please attach the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that explains why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position; 
• Current resume, detailing experience, and education.

** You will want to ensure you have a current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information attached or available to provide at the time of interview.
 
Please to do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
 
NOTE:  By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application.  Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified. 
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

•  Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded

And that’s it!

Conditions of Employment: 

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021, as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are a selected candidate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.  

The Puget Sound Partnership celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
 
You are welcome to include the name and the pronouns you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
 
Should you have any questions regarding this position, the online application, or need this job announcement in an alternative format, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov.