Responsibilities:

• Grant Development and Project Management including Research, Analysis, Preparation, Soliciting External Organizations for Funding and Project Support, and Implementation.  Provide professional-level project management for grant acquisitions in designated recreation landscapes, which includes researching, identifying, and analyzing environmental impacts and the necessary and required mitigations for successful outcomes.  Planning for and analyzing budget requirements, coordinating volunteer matches, and developing tracking mechanisms for grant funds are required. Developing grant proposals, including determining the funding needs, and preparing and presenting such proposals to external (non-DNR) groups and organizations for funding and other forms of support for the grants.
  
  
• Recreation Planning. Provide professional-level recreation planning for designated and non-designated (dispersed) landscapes in assigned geographic areas, which includes identifying and analyzing public use patterns and issues and recommending solutions to meet district/region and user needs based on current and future recreation forecasts.  Planning for and analyzing budget allocations and planned revenue-generating management activities is required.
  
  
• 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• At least two years of experience working collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources-related recreation.
• At least two years of experience working with forest-based land-use policy and recreation-use policy and practices such as SEPA, Forest Practice Rules, HCP, PSF, etc.
• 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.
• Experience in public outreach and education.
• Working knowledge of GPS and basic GIS principles.
• Working knowledge of preparation of reports, memos, forms records, and field notes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work alone and independently in remote locations.
• Position Specific Core Competencies: 
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace
  • Communications Effectiveness
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Focus
• 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 and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office 70%, Field 30%.
• Travel may be required periodically as a function of this position.
• 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.

• 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.
• Know how to use power tools and other common trail maintenance equipment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.
• 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.