Responsibilities:
Provide project management for trail and infrastructure development, improvement and repair. This includes planning, coordination, and supervision of work parties to build, improve and repair trail systems, trail heads and infrastructure like bridges, kiosks and covered shelters in developed recreation areas.  Tracking expenses and budget allocations are required.  
Tasks include:

• Research, analyze, assess, and provide recommendations for the needs of recreational infrastructure, including evaluating safety of current infrastructure and environmental impacts for decisions to improve/repair or to delay work.   Consult with region and division staff and make informed recommendations for the recreation program.  Schedule and implement construction, repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Create and implement a plan for the decommissioning of unsanctioned recreational infrastructure, including outreach to organized user groups and the public.  
• Coordinate planning efforts to improve and enhance the trail systems and trail heads at developed recreation sites.  This includes communicating/coordinating with unit foresters as timber sales are planned and active timber operations occur across these working forest landscapes, serving as a point of contact between timber operations and the recreating public.  Also includes communicating/coordinating with stakeholder groups for current and future needs.
• Take the lead in assessing complex issues and problem areas associated with public use, identify solutions, and seek funding to resolve concerns, as needed. Communicate to higher level managers and complete documentation for damage and coordinate with appropriate staff (including LEOs) to resolve issues. Schedule and implement repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Analyze, plan, draft, review, and complete grant applications as part of a team. Create documentation including SEPA, maps, project specifications, and graphics, etc. to meet grant application requirements. Compile, review, and edit project information needed to complete grant applications. Effectively communicate with division grant coordinator and other division staff to successfully complete grant applications.
• Create and present, as part of a team, the district’s formal grant applications.
• As a project manager, implement the awarded grants. This includes planning for permits, overseeing implementation, contract compliance as needed, and tracking volunteer match for grants.
• Ensure projects comply with grant agreement requirements and timelines.  

• Oversee the maintenance of developed recreation facilities and infrastructure within the assigned geographic area, utilizing all available resources.  Plan for current and future needs.
• Comply contracts for sanitation services on developed recreation sites and ensure proper sanitation for expected use.
• Ensure safe public access to facilities and trails and maintain and/or improve their condition in a sustainable manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with other recreation and state lands staff, sharing information, resources, and equipment, in support of public use and overall program development.
• Complete documentation for damage and communicate to appropriate staff (including LEOs). Schedule and implement repairs and maintenance as needed.  

• Oversee WCC or other contracted resources and volunteer work parties as necessary to complete projects.
• Maintain safe working environment for self, crews, and volunteers.
• Enforce agency safety guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules related to employee and volunteer activities in the workplace.

• Build and facilitate public/private partnerships with regional recreational and outdoor interest groups.  Work collaboratively with local recreation groups on common issues and programs.  Provide information and education to groups about the department and its programs and issues.
• Create and coordinate the distribution of recreation information to the public through the development and placement of signage and brochures, outreach messages to user groups, and broadcast of information using agency communication staff.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, recreation management, natural resources, forestry, social science, or closely related field AND one full season (at least three month) of experience focused on recreation management and user education and outreach;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to prepare written reports, memos, forms records and field notes.
• Position Specific Competencies: 
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace 
  • Communications Effectiveness.
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Focus
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office 15%, Field 85%. Position’s assigned duty station is the Northwest Region office in Sedro Woolley. In the field, incumbent may perform the duties of the job in uneven and broken terrain, bad weather, and under strenuous physical conditions.
• Travels extensively throughout the district to access worksites, sometimes throughout the region and occasionally to Olympia or other portions of the state for trainings, meetings, grant billings, etc.
• 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. 
• Obtaining a WSDA Pesticide Applicators License for trail and trailhead maintenance and noxious weed control may be required.

• Experience working collaboratively with multiple DNR programs and other agencies or similar experience collaborating with multiple groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources related recreation.
• Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
• Experience in public outreach and education.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of GPS system and basic GIS principals.
• At least two years’ experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance.
• Ability to provide presentations to public, other agency staff.
• Knowledge of power tool usage and other common trail maintenance equipment.
• Ability to prepare project cost estimates for supplies and resources, and supervise WCC and other contract crews.
• At least two years’ experience working with forest-based land-use policy and recreation-use policy and rules.
• Examples are SEPA, Forest Practices Rules, HCP, PSF, etc.
• Fluency in current word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

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.
• 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.