The Puget Sound Team Contracting and Communications Support position will provide contracting, communications, and logistics support to three grant and restoration implementation programs advancing Puget Sound recovery:  the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL), Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP, including Shore Friendly),and Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Program (PSNERP).  This work makes lasting contributions to the department’s goal to Conserve and protect native fish and wildlife and the associated Habitat Program objectives (Habitat exists in sufficient quantity and quality to achieve fish and wildlife conservation, recovery and harvest goals; Habitat ecosystem functions necessary for fish and wildlife survival and recovery are protected and restored; and Habitat connectivity is maintained and restored).  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications  

• A Bachelor’s degree or above with major with major emphasis in natural resources (including ecology, biology, fish and wildlife management, environment or natural resource planning, environmental science, environmental engineering), communications, business, accounting, environmental law, public administration, or closely related field.

OR

• Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.

Competencies:    
Verbal and Written Communications

• Effectively conveys ideas and information using spoken language and written language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience/reader.
• Ability to synthesize some technical information into summarized communication products that is crafted for target audiences or agency staff and management.

Personal/interpersonal skills: 

• Ability to take interest in and understand others’ perspectives; easily recognize when others have important information, perspectives, or ideas; demonstrate appropriate assertiveness; and be committed to the service of the public, mission and team.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills to effectively prioritize workload and maximize efficiency.
• Ability to manage and track multiple assignments and activities in order to advance tasks according to priority and timeliness while communicating current progress, barriers, and highlights.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and track information with attention to detail.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Adobe Professional.
• Washington Driver’s License.

Preferred Experience

• Three years of professional experience in land use, environmental or natural resource management or planning.
• Budget tracking and management.
• Experience or academic knowledge of ecology, biology, fish and wildlife management, environmental or natural resource planning, environmental science, environmental engineering, and use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, business, or closely related field.
• Experience working with or for aquatic restoration programs or projects, particularly nearshore and/or estuary restoration, and the Puget Sound restoration community.
• Experience with basic website design applications.

Supplemental Information

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, competencies for this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• One writing/research sample each
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

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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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.

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

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• 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

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2894356/habitat-planner-2-non-permanent-07153-20

“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.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities 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.