Responsibilities:
This position reports to the South Puget Sound Region Manager and has region-wide administrative responsibilities for leading and managing state lands asset management, recreation planning and budgeting, public outreach and communications, natural area management, and leasing/business management. This position works under the guidance
of the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Forest Practice Rules, the Policy for Sustainable Forests, the Sustainable Harvest, the Endangered Species Act, all applicable collective bargaining agreements for the positions they supervise, and all other applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position reports to the
Region Manager and must interact with agency staff, the general public, organizations, companies, tribes, counties, and other states

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or a related field; AND three years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of land and resources management
  OR an associate degree in forest management or a related field, AND five years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of land and resources management.
• Experience with:
  • Facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Trust management theory and principles
  • Fundamental organizational management principles
  • Basic forest management principles and methods
• Demonstrates a high level of ethics and integrity
• Effectively communicate
• Artfully use independent judgment
• Think, plan, and manage creatively, tactically, and strategically
• Employ tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrate effective relationship-building skills
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Both indoors and outdoors work, with the majority in the field evaluating and assuring
  income production, successful recreation, and natural areas management, and habitat
  development outcomes.
• Occasional travel to Olympia and statewide happens several times a year.
• 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. 

• A broad multi-disciplinary with forest management field and staff operations
• Washington State government legislative processes
• Practices of leasing and rights of way, recreation, and natural areas
• Laws, regulations, DNR’s policies, procedures, and goals as they relate to leasing and rights of way, recreation management, and natural areas (including HCP, WACs, state law, etc.)
• Laws and issues associated with natural resource management
• Budgets, grants, and funding
• Managing complex planning and budgets
• Understand, interpret, and implement broad department mission, goals, and policy
• Negotiate solutions to complex issues
• Maintain and develop connections to the local-, district-, and Region-wide communities
• Provide second-level supervision over multiple work units with one or more supervisors
• Work under minimal supervision within the context of broad agency policies

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.