Responsibilities:

• Establish positive and productive rapport with DNR employees at all levels
• Lead the EPPMO in enterprise project coordination – we use Smartsheet and SharePoint
  • Develop and maintain project libraries
  • Develop and maintain work breakdown structures and project schedules
  • Develop and maintain project control logs
  • Track resource utilization
• Provide leadership in auditing and maintaining our platforms and approach
  • Document management
  • Standard tools, templates, and methods
• Produce and maintain complex reports and dashboards related to agency initiatives and performance for use by diverse groups of staff, management, the public, and other governmental entities
• Serve as the agency Smartsheet administrator

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field. Years of education may be substituted for years of experience over five.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in two or more, or a combination of the following areas:
  • project management
  • performance measurement/management
  • business analysis and requirements development
  • continuous improvement
  • preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis narratives, and statistical and graphical reports.
• Intermediate skill level/proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Intermediate skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Intermediate skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project schedules, reports, and lists such as Microsoft Projects or Smartsheet.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to:
  • create work plans, proposals, briefings, and training
  • use schedules, timelines, and other graphics to report status and stay on track
  • break down, sort, and synthesize information, identify trends and key themes, form accurate conclusions and display them through charts and graphics, and develop appropriate action steps and recommendations
  • improve and streamline work processes beyond the specific assignment, focusing on outcomes and taking calculated risks – flexible and able to embrace challenges and change
  • create, establish, monitor, and measure work plans, and work with others to enhance and enable work plan implementation
  • organize multiple assignments, and produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on-time.
• 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

• Open/low wall environment. Some bending/lifting/reaching to set up and take down workshops. Travel to regions of possible inclement weather. 
• Travel to other DNR locations and state agencies.

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field and five years’ experience and proficiency in two or more, or a combination of the following areas:
  • project management
  • performance measurement/management
  • business analysis and requirements development
  • continuous improvement
  • preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis narrative, statistical and graphical reports
• Project Management or Coordination training and certification.
• Advanced skill level/proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Advanced skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Advanced skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project schedules, reports, and lists such as Microsoft Projects or Smartsheet.

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
• Statewide vanpool program
• 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.