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Salary- $77,064.00 – $98,364.00

Responsibilities:

  • Advance the agency mission and management goals and objectives through cordial, collaborative, and professional relationships with WPEA and WFSE labor union staff, shop stewards, OFM State Human Resources staff and DNR leadership.
  • Coordinate and manage agency planning for biennial master agreement negotiations for the WPEA and WFSE collective bargaining agreements and represent the agency in negotiations.
  • Oversee mandatory subjects notifications to ensure the unions are properly notified on changes to working conditions and manage DNR’s response to union demands to bargain, in collaboration with OFM State Human Resources labor relations staff.
  • Work with and oversee Human Resources Consultants on grievances and other labor/management processes.
  • Provide updates to the Director of Human Resources on potential settlements and/or who should represent agency at Mediation/Arbitration.
  • Represent DNR at Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) and Mediation/Arbitration with final decision following the Commissioner’s delegation order.
  • Manage responses to union information requests.
  • Coordinate scheduling and agendas for Union-Management Communication Committee Meetings.
  • Supervise (schedule, evaluate, assign work, and ensure training) professional Human Resources Consultants ensuring employees have the tools and knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their functions.
  • Serve as a member of the Senior Human Resources Management Team.
  • Serve on DNR-wide teams and serve on Office of Financial Management State-wide teams as needed.
  • Manage and coordinate the Human Resource Office legislative bill review and analysis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, accounting, or related from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years professional experience in human resources which includes labor relations activities.
  • Experience with broad application of human resource management principles.
  • Ability to lead teams and building effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Excellent research, investigation, analysis and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to lead change, and effecting change through influence.
  • Excellent customer services skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • DNR Core Competencies:
    • Personal Accountability
    • Value Others
    • Compassionate Communication
    • Inspire Others
    • Commitment to Excellence
  • All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

  • Master’s degree in human resource management, business, accounting or related field from an accredited institution.
  • PHR or SPHR or equivalent SHRM SHRM-CP or SHAM-SCP certification.
  • Experience presenting cases before administrative hearing boards and/or arbitrators

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
 
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

  • 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
  • A comprehensive benefit 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.