Our Hunter Education & Volunteer Field Coordinator,  

• Serves as a statewide liaison responsible for developing partnerships to connect the shooting sports to hunter education and hunting, with the goal of increasing participation in hunting by recruiting new participants from the shooting sports.
• Is a statewide lead for the National Hunting and Fishing Day outreach event when the event occurs in the North Puget Sound Region (Region 4). 
• Supervises, coordinates, and assists volunteer Hunter Education instructors in successfully implementing the Hunter Education program in Region 4.
• Ensures implementation of Hunter Education Policies and Procedures by instructors and conducts routine evaluations of Hunter Education teaching teams within Region 4.
• Conducts hunter education instructor inventory verification.
• Recruits, trains, and certifies new Hunter Education instructors.
• Assists with development, refinement and implementation of other training programs and materials for Hunter Education instructor use during classes.
• Plays an active role in the Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC) and Master Hunter Advisory Group (MHAG) and advises the Hunter Education Specialist and Division Manager on prioritization and resolving issues identified by the IAC and MHAG.
• Independently hosts and coordinates other outreach and education events.
• Plans, coordinates, and facilitates volunteer opportunities and activities including recruitment, screening, volunteer management, recognition, and reporting.
• Coordinates and facilitates volunteer opportunities and activities including recruitment, screening, volunteer management, recognition, and reporting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    

1. Duties are performed in an office setting in Region 4 and in the field. 
2. There may be frequent periods of strenuous physical activity associated with the facilitation of volunteer projects and with Hunter Education field courses, outdoor range instruction/live-fire, managing supplies and equipment including loading and unloading trucks and utility trailers, and hunter education teaching team evaluation which normally occur in areas of mild-terrain.

• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 40 hours per week.
  2. When working primarily with volunteers, the schedule may vary at different times to include evenings and weekends.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Travel is required to cover large geographic areas, and overnight stays are required to effectively reach and supervise volunteers and work with partners.
  2. Occasional attendance at outreach and education events or assisting with WDFW approved volunteer training exercises throughout the state.
• Tools and Equipment: 
  1. Computer hardware and software.
  2. WDFW issued vehicle, hunter education utility trailer.
  3. WDFW assigned hunter education firearms and bows, occasionally general volunteer equipment such as shovels, power saws, axes, and other volunteer training equipment.
• Customer Interactions:
  1. Will routinely be working with the general public, professional staff, WDFW police officers, certified hunter education instructors, certified Master Hunters, other state/federal agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, and individuals interested in providing volunteer service. 
  2. May occasionally encounter frustrated constituents and will need to be skilled at defusing such situations in a professional manner.
  3. Requires baseline knowledge of agency hot topics to help inform the public on a wide range of issues. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND 

             OR 

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Certification as a Washington Hunter Education instructor or the ability to obtain such certification within three (3) months of employment.

AND

• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• No prior arrests, convictions, or pending legal proceedings related to sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, or that preclude the possession or handling of firearms.
• Some positions and incumbents within the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife may be required to carry and utilize a department-issued firearm as a condition of employment. This position has been designated as one for which possession and use of a department-issued firearm is required and essential to performing the job duties. Effective September 1, 2018, and as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must successfully meet all requirements of agency firearm policy (Policy 7011) and maintain eligibility to possess and use agency-issued firearm(s) at all times while in this position.

Job knowledge and experience in:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Managing and prioritizing workload using good time management skills.
• Solving complex issues and concerns positively and constructively.
• Handling public complaints and questions in a professional, diplomatic, and positive manner.
• Working effectively in a team setting and in providing leadership.
• Communicating professionally and effectively with a wide variety of audiences in both written and spoken word.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Certification as a Washington Master Hunter or comparable experience working with the Master Hunter Permit Program.
• Certification as a firearm instructor.
• Possession of a Federal Firearms License (FFL).        

AND

Job knowledge and experience in:

• Multiple shooting sports disciplines as an instructor, coach, mentor, or participant.
• Firearms and hunting equipment.
• Developing and implementing training programs.
• Working with and managing volunteers, especially hunter education instructors, Master Hunters, and other natural resource volunteers.
• Working as a natural resource volunteer.
• Hunting, fishing, target shooting, and other outdoor recreation.
• Developing policies and procedures.
• Understanding of navigating through WDFW policies, procedures, rules, and laws,
• Using standard office equipment and computer software including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams, Internet Explorer, and other search engines.
• Following policies and procedures when resolving disciplinary and accountability issues with volunteers.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:   https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.