Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and lead staff in accomplishing program deliverables, including the management of the region’s recreation and natural areas programs.
• Supervise up to 14 employees in the district, two of which are direct supervision.
• Monitors expenditures for programs as needed and adjusts budgeted resources for program implementation.
• Works collaboratively and builds partnerships with stakeholder groups and the public.
• Works collaboratively with the region management, region, and division program managers to ensure program deliverables are met.
• Plan and conduct public meetings concerning public use and stewardship in the region.
• Build and enhance partnerships that will assist in the coordination of acquiring materials and equipment and completing recreation construction projects.
• Manage the Recreation and Natural Areas budgets.
• Work with the Natural Area Managers in developing management plans for the region’s Natural Areas.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s in forest management, recreation, ecology or natural resource management or closely related field, and 5 years of experience managing forest land and/or natural resource recreation. –OR—Two-year associate degree in an environmental or natural resources field, and 7 years of natural resource or recreation work experience.
  OR equivalent Education and Experience.
• Experience with:
  • Managing personnel and experience directing the activities of a diverse, professional staff
  • Maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring all communications and actions promulgate safety.
  • Solid understanding of Trust Land management and principles, Habitat Conservation Plan, forest practice rules, Policy for Sustainable Forests, Sustainable Forestry Initiatives standards, and trust management theory and principles.
  • Principles and practices of the forestry profession as applied to the Northwestern United States. This includes fundamentals of Silviculture, Norwest tree species, SEPA, managing competing vegetation, reforestation, invasive species, recreation, multiple use, water quality, watershed management, planning, and basic principles of wildlife and aquatic species management.
  • Facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Broad multi-disciplinary experience in the forest management field and staff operations
  • Experience setting performance standards and expectations, training, developing, evaluating, coaching, and documenting performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and hold staff accountable using performance-based recognition.
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Effective communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Demonstrates a high level of ethics and integrity.
  • Documented history and continual history of commitment to safe work practices
  • Effective relationship-building skills
  • Tact and diplomacy
  • Think, plan, and manage creatively, tactically, and strategically.
  • Understand, interpret, and implement broad department mission, goals, and policy.
  • Integrate and direct the output of managers and supervisors in a collaborative manner
  • Influence the future direction, needs, and roles of the region, agency, and State.
  • Relate well on an interpersonal basis.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Both indoors and outdoors work, with the majority in an office setting (70%). Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. The position is eligible for telework
• Occasional travel statewide happens several times a year.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years. 

• A bachelor’s or master’s Degree in forest management, recreation, ecology, natural resource management, or closely related field.
• 8 years of professional-level experience with demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in areas of land, resource, recreation, and personnel management.
• 5 years of practical experience with the Department’s Habitat Conservation Plan.
• Practical experience with agency policies, practices, procedures, and tasks.
• Experience with the State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan
• Experience tracking budgets, grants, and/or funding.
• Experience interacting effectively with diverse agency representatives and governmental entities or elected officials.
• Competent with computer software, including word processing and spreadsheet; project planning and oversight; familiar with multiple forestry tools and systems, including equipment and applications that enhance field productivity (GPS, GIS, and modeling systems).

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
• 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.