Responsibilities:
Recreation Planning

• Research, analyze, define, and interpret public use patterns and issues, including needs and impacts from dispersed recreation. Consult with region and division staff as well as user groups and community members and make informed recommendations for the recreation program.  
• Provide analysis, goal-oriented planning, and recommendations for changes to statewide recreation and public use program RCWs and WACs, policies, and procedures.  
• Lead the district staff in holistic landscape planning efforts as they relate to public use and recreation on state trust lands within assigned areas. Special emphasis is needed on public use planning within a working forest context. This requires a tremendous amount of knowledge about the environmental, social, and cultural impacts generated from public use and coordination with DNR forestry staff, division archaeologists, region biologists, tribal representatives, organized user groups, neighbors, and the general public.
• Create a plan and make recommendations to the District Manager for the decommissioning of unsanctioned recreational infrastructure, including outreach to organized user groups and the public.  
• Responsible for all aspects of planning associated with the trail systems and trailheads 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.
• Assess 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 or delegate to staff repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Identify, analyze, and justify potential grant projects for recreational infrastructure development and maintenance within assigned geographic areas and make prioritized recommendations of projects to pursue to the District Manager and Northwest Assistant Region Manager. This includes identifying projects and determining project eligibility, building cost estimates, and developing and delivery of professional formal recreation grant applications to external governmental organizations and stakeholders to secure funding and other forms of support (e.g. volunteer match commitments and letters of support).
• Develop and manage grant proposals for an ongoing education and enforcement recreation trail warden for multiple recreation landscapes across districts. The nature of this grant also includes: identifying the need for this project position by tracking a set of accomplishment metrics, determining project eligibility, building cost estimates, and developing and delivery of professional formal recreation grant applications to external governmental organizations and stakeholders to secure funding and other forms of support (e.g. volunteer match commitments and letters of support), Supervise one FTE Education and Enforcement Trail Warden.
• Identify the need for and development of capital projects (both for future grants and other funding sources) within district recreation facilities. This includes working with outside engineering consultants under an A&E service contract such as for bridge designs, developing purchase agreements with external product suppliers (e.g. for bridge package purchases), doing cultural resource reviews for review by Division Archaeologists, contacting local tribes for feedback on project proposals under Governor’s order 05-05, creating professional level documentation including SEPA environmental analyses, maps, project specifications, and graphics.  
• Develop professional services, public works, and supply and materials contracts for region management approval and in coordination with and the benefit of other DNR regions (e.g. large-scale purchase contracts), and manage such contracts.
• Coordinate with other region recreation managers, natural areas managers, other region programs (e.g. silviculture, aquatics, and road maintenance programs) district managers, and the assistant region manager with strategically planning the WCC components of grants and other region needs.
• Perform as a project manager for successful project implementation for both grant-related and other projects. This includes planning for permits, negotiating contract requirements and costs, overseeing implementation, performing contract compliance as needed, and tracking volunteer match for grants. This also includes developing and reporting quarterly project progress reports to grant-source organizations and for internal DNR quarterly reporting needs, such as DNR deliverables for HCP compliance.
• Accurately track grant and other budgets (e.g. the district’s allocated “spending tool” budgets) and oversee cost-effective implementation of grant funds.
• Ensure projects comply with grant and other agreement requirements and timelines (e.g. small public works contracts, and A&E contracts).  

• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor the district’s recreation staff. Staff may include recreation stewards, technicians, and education wardens. Coordinate, prioritize, and assign work projects within biennial budget parameters throughout the district.
• Oversee WCC or other contracted resources as necessary to complete projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees and self.
• Enforce agency safety guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules related to employee activities in the workplace.
• Ensure that staff receive the necessary training and maintain necessary certifications.

• Responsible for overseeing and supervising the maintenance of developed recreation facilities and infrastructure within assigned geographic areas utilizing all available resources.
• Within budget authority, develop and monitor contracts for services and products, including but not limited to sanitation services, noxious weed control, and construction materials at developed recreation sites.
• Evaluate, recommend, plan, and address current needs and improvements and create plans to address future needs.
• Ensure public access to facilities and trails and maintain and/or improve their condition sustainably and safely.
• Communicate and work with other recreation managers, district managers, and the state lands assistant region manager 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) as appropriate. Schedule and implement repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Ensure proper sanitation for expected use.
• Make recommendations to the District Manager for development, improvements, maintenance, or decommissioning of recreational infrastructure.

• Build and maintain 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.
• Coordinate the distribution of recreation information to the public through placement of signage, outreach to user groups, and broadcasting information using division communication staff.  
• Assist region recreation staff and division staff in the creation, development, and publication of informational brochures.
• Work 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.
• Work with the district manager in developing and implementing volunteer program strategies including on-site management, planning, recruitment, screening, training, agreements, registration, documentation, recognition, tracking, and budget.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, outdoor recreation, planning, or related field; and two years of professional related experience
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  All required experience can be gained concurrently
• Two years experience working collaboratively with multiple DNR programs and other agencies.
• Two years experience working collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources-related recreation.
• Two years experience working with forest-based land-use policy and recreation-use policy and practices such as SEPA, Forest Practice Rules, HCP, PSF, etc.
• Experience in public outreach and education.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention requests are followed.
• Working knowledge of GPS systems and basic GIS principles.
• Working knowledge of preparation of reports, memos, forms records, and field notes.
• Ability to work alone and independently in remote locations.
• Specific Position 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 70%, Field 30%. Fieldwork involves driving forest roads in a variety of conditions; working alone in remote areas, and working in all inclement weather conditions across a variety of steep and rugged terrain.
• Travel may be required periodically as a function of this position.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and 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. 

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, involving major study in outdoor recreation management or other natural resources management and two years of professional program development and management experience.
• At least two years of experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance.
• Ability to design, produce, and provide presentations to the public, and other agency staff.
• Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
• Ability to write planning documents, prepare cost estimates, supervise and coordinate design work, and negotiate with public officials and diverse agency staff.
• Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field covering moderate to difficult terrain. Must be able to ride an off-road vehicle on established difficult-to-easy multiple-use trails.
• 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.