Responsibilities:
Some of the duties and tasks for this position include:

• Providing leadership in setting conservation priorities for the Conservation statewide. Shares responsibility with the Natural Heritage Program Manager and with the Natural Areas Program Manager for completion of the State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan. This document sets forth the priorities for Identifying potential additions to the statewide system of natural areas.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the Conservation Programs, and sometimes for the Department of Natural Resources, with other agencies and organizations regarding conservation Issues.
• Supervising natural areas and natural heritage program managers.
• Preparing and allotting the Natural Heritage/Areas Programs budgets including identifying budget needs to support the program’s work, developing program performance measures, preparing budget concept papers and other documents for legislative appropriation requests, and developing program allotment information for the Finance Division.
• Monitoring program expenditures to maintain work plan and spending goals including completing variance reports and ensuring that budget deliverables are met for the program.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of experience managing a conservation or recreation program, at a statewide level in the previous 5 years.
• 2 years of experience managing stakeholder relationships in Washington with a statewide footprint that operate exclusively in conservation and/or recreation in the previous 5 years.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The assigned duty station Is the Natural Resources Building In Olympia; the majority of the time (85-90%) will be spent indoors. The building environment consists of a cubicle workstation with a computer In an open area. 
• 10-15% including overnight travel for site visits, public meetings, or other programmatic needs.
• A valid unrestricted 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. 

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts. If you have questions regarding attaching this document please contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. If you do not attach your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcript your application will not move forward in the application process.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• 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 benefits 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.