Do you have experience working with the basic principles of project or construction management? 

Are you eager to work in the great outdoors, on land and water while getting your boots dirty?  

If so, come join a diverse team that delivers technical and professional engineering, construction, and maintenance to sustain facilities, infrastructure, and ecosystems under WDFW’s care!

(Rattlesnake Bridge Replacement – Photo Credit: Craig Gallagher)

With that in mind, 

Picture yourself being responsible for inspecting and reporting on virtually every phase of the construction process – including civil (site work), structural, building, electrical, mechanical and safety.

This is an opportunity to ensure that all contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors.

With your experience, you will work closely with team members and WDFW supervisors/managers while dealing tactfully and positively with engineers, architects, and others in the private sector as well as state officials.

The optimal candidates take pride in their work, use sound judgment on difficult engineering and architectural problems, and can understand written and oral directions, specifications, and plans.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated skills representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.

*(Leque Island Restoration Project – Photo Credit: Lindsey Desmul)

Our Construction Project Coordinator 1’s,   

• Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure overall compliance.
• Use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as concrete strength measurers to perform inspections.
• Ensure the contractor is compliant with the plans and specifications for the project and communicates project status with the project engineer.
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
• Prepare detailed activity, progress, and inspection reports, noting all potential problems observed.
• Manage Public Works, Limited Public Works and In-House Projects to ensure project scope meet expectations and the projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for assigned Public Works projects.
• Work with the construction crew to accomplish in-house construction projects.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering office staff and the Public Works contractor, evaluating progress payments, negotiating change orders, and clarifying the construction requirements established in the plans and specifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:    
  1. Work is performed in an office setting, on construction sites and at Hatcheries/Wildlife areas.
  2. Field work includes working in inclement/adverse weather conditions, walking on uneven terrain/steep slopes for extended periods of time, climbing ladders, working from boats, and working from elevated locations.
  3. Teleworking options may currently be available for office work.
• Schedule: 
  1. Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  2. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements:   
  1. Travel is required throughout the State to meet the business needs of the Department and assigned projects.
  2. Travel occurs often, may be required to travel the entire work week.   
• Tools and Equipment:   
  1. Computer hardware and software, multi-line phones, testing equipment materials and motor vehicles.
• Customer Interactions:         
  1. Frequent customer and vendor interactions, varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

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Voluntary, academic, or professional experience with the following: 

• Principles of project management for building construction.
• Principles and practices of engineering and architecture related to design and construction of buildings.
• Fundamentals of electrical and structural engineering.
• Effectiveness and energy conservation aspects of various air conditioning and heating systems, water and wastewater systems.
• Accessories for electrical systems, and hardware that adds to convenience, comfort, efficiency, safety, and handicapped accessibility of complex buildings.
• Cost estimating, administrative procedures and systems relating to capital projects and supervisory principles and practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Competencies: 

• Effective communication including verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaborative, and analytical skills with a customer focus.
• Must be able to foster and maintain sound working relationships.

Certifications/Licenses:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, naval architecture, engineering, building construction, marine engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience in architecture, naval architecture, engineering, building construction, marine engineering, or a closely related profession.
• Certifications in inspection.
• Certifications in materials testing.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.

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 NOTE: 

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.  Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

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 – WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply. 

 Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations:  Repair/maintain critical infrastructure and facilities, Activities associated with maintaining assets, Functions directly related to survival of ESA listed species.

*(Images shown are Pre-COVID, WDFW Staff follow current COVID Safety Protocols including the use of face masks).

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