ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER 4

Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

PROGRAM-DIRECTORS OFFICE-

Olympia, Washington

“Move WDFW towards operational and environmental excellence”

Leading WDFW to environmental sustainability and actions that minimize carbon footprint  makes your heart sing! You are doing what you love and your peers and friends naturally gravitate to you with questions and assistance  because they can see your passion and desire to help.

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With that in mind, 

This is an opportunity to serve as the lead to develop a comprehensive environmental sustainability plan which includes actions to minimize carbon footprint, maximize carbon sequestration, improve fleet practices, and move towards greater sustainability.

With your experience, you will work with a team to lead the development and implementation of a WDFW environmental sustainability plan.   You will also help WDFW to build expertise and lead in new areas of carbon sequestration and accounting.  

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork and are looking for new challenges to work on together.

You are excited to delve into analysis to further understand the issues at hand and provide well researched recommendations.

Our Environmental Sustainability Coordinator will,

•        In consultation with the Agency’s Conservation Policy Director and Deputy Director, convene and lead an internal WDFW sustainability workgroup (ESW).  This position invites prospective members, schedules meetings, develops agendas and leads the development of a charter and workplan for the group

•        Lead the ESW to develop and implement an environmental sustainability plan which must address but is not limited to, actions to address minimizing carbon footprint, maximizing carbon sequestration, reducing environmental impacts, and improving fleet practices and use of office space.  Prepare and write the plan, based on input and guidance from the committee and provide review opportunities for the agency’s Deputy Director and Conservation Policy Director.

•        Report WDFW carbon emission annually to the Department of Ecology, as required by state law.  Data on carbon emissions is available in agency fleet and building records and must be reported by methodology established by the Department of Ecology.

•        Serve as the WDFW representative to the SEEP (State Agency Environmental and Efficiency Performance workgroup) established through Governor’s Executive Order to identify improvements in state agencies.

•        Communicate regarding WDFW’s environmental sustainability program to external audiences, as appropriate.

•        Engage staff and managers in sustainability plan development and implementation through announcements on the intranet, surveys, workshops, and other methods.

 Serves as the agency’s lead for carbon sequestration:

•        Research methodologies for conducting a carbon inventory of WDFW lands and secure contractor expertise (as needed and as budgets allow).  Work with Lands Program to conduct an inventory of stored carbon on WDFW lands and identify opportunities for additional sequestration.  Develop best practices to account for and maximize carbon sequestration in grant making, restoration projects, mitigation guidance and other agency activities.

•        Form partnerships with other agencies engaged in sequestration (for example, DNR, RCO, Commerce and Ecology) to share data, methodology and learning opportunities for staff.

•        Provide educational materials and access to training programs for staff on carbon sequestration and programs for trading carbon credits in carbon market programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

1. Work Setting, including hazards:    Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Currently this position is working from home until COVID restrictions have been removed.
2. Schedule (i.e., hours and days):     Standard business hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs.  A flexible work schedule will be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.
3. Travel Requirements:   Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend or provide training.
4. Tools and Equipment:   Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.).

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources or related field.

AND

Three years of professional experience in program development and implementation, environmental or natural resource planning.

OR 

One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3.

OR

Seven years of professional experience, as long as that experience is in program development and implementation, environmental or natural resource planning.

Competencies, skills, and abilities 

• Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Ability to research, evaluate and draw conclusions from data; support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Communication Skills/Abilities: Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand.
• Consulting Skills/Abilities: Ability to partner with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.

Relationship-Building Skills/Abilities: Ability to develop positive, productive, respectful working relationships with clients and co-workers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s degree or above.

Experience or training in carbon markets or carbon accounting

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.

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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

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.

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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 personally identifiable 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 executive decisions and Critical information internal/external necessary to performing essential functions.

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