FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
 SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER 4

Habitat Program – Restoration Division
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

This position may be eligible for telework.   The default assigned work location of all WDFW positions – both on-site and telework-eligible positions – are within the State of Washington.  Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

Are you an experienced natural resource planner looking to make a positive impact for estuaries and salmon?

This position leads a team dedicated to identifying, selecting, and implementing Estuary and Salmon Restoration Projects (ESRP) in the Puget Sound.

Skagit Wildlife Area – Photo Credit: WDFW

In this dynamic role, you will work with an inter-agency team and partner with local community leaders to develop nearshore ecosystem restoration/protection and salmon recovery projects in the Puget Sound.

With your experience, you will be on the front line of nearshore ecosystem recovery and responsible for evaluating and selecting multi-million-dollar restoration and protection projects. You will also work with agency scientists and academic leaders in the Puget Sound community to develop cutting-edge scientific analyses developed to drive our efforts restore and repair the Puget Sound ecosystem.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, working with intra and inter-agency teams, as well as local governments and nonprofits to protect and restore the Puget Sound for fish and wildlife.

Here is some of what you will be doing:

Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Development: 

• Evaluates, and revises as necessary, ESRP project selection criteria for consistency with Nearshore Project guidance. Develops strategies and recommendations for improving ESRP criteria, policies, procedures, and evaluation process. Consults with ESRP technical networks and experts in the restoration community, resulting in selection criteria that most effectively predict project benefit and execute conservation strategies so that project funds are distributed in a way that yields maximum restorative benefit. Uses feedback from the ESRP stakeholder network including the ESRP Learning Program, and the Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council so that ESRP continues to grow using adaptive management principles.
• Assist with program budget development including development and execution of agreements with program partners, including local governments, colleges/universities, and not-for-profit organizations and development of agency budget initiatives so that ESRP remains solvent and efficiently uses funds.
• Work with Recreation and Conservation Observation (RCO) staff to ensure project tracking systems support program goals and policies, and develop comprehensive strategy for project data management, analysis, and reporting so that ESRP collects and disseminates data that is timely, relevant, accurate, and predictive.

Coordinates the selection of projects for funding under the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program: 

• Works with the interagency ESRP Team to develop project screening and scoring criteria and procedures so that ESRP ensures a fair scoring process and receives well-constructed proposals.
• Coordinates with ESRP team to develop and implement a communication and project management plan for each grant competition so that potential applicants have early notification of funding opportunities and clear guidance on how to construct and apply.
• Leads a multi-agency technical review team through project evaluation resulting in ranked project list so that ESRP selects the best proposals for funding.

Project and Contract Management:

• Oversee Contracting for New ESRP Projects- develop and manage interagency agreement with the Recreation and Conservation Office for contract management of new ESRP projects. Provide technical support to RCO/ESRP manager as needed in development of contract materials and project management. For high-risk projects, develop a risk management plan so that contracts are constructed in a fair, transparent method that reduces risk to all parties involved.
• Review project change requests, develop recommendations, and prepare necessary documents so that sponsors meet established milestones for project completion.
• Process reimbursement requests in a timely manner so that contracted entities can complete their deliverables with no financial disruption.

Supervise Shore Friendly Lead:

• Supervise an Environmental Planner 3 position responsible for the Shore Friendly program.
• Direct and supervise the work of the Shore Friendly lead so that the program is executed in a way that aligns with other ESRP and agency priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment.
  • Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments.
• Schedule:
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel is occasionally required (primarily in-state) and includes visiting construction sites with poor access.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, copy machine, etc.).
• Customer Interactions:
  • Frequent contact with recipients and sub-recipients of state funding, including occasional contact with those who may be angry, distraught, or frustrated.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree or above with major emphasis in one of the following:
  • Land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning.
  • Landscape architecture.
  • Geography.
  • Land use or environmental law.
  • Public administration with an environmental emphasis.
  • Or closely related field.

• Three (3) years of professional (paid) experience in one or more of the following:
  • Land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning.
  • Program development.

• One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• A Master’s degree or above with major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field

• Five (5) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

• Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Planner 3.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification. 

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable/listed on your application.

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: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof 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 Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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 Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must 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 Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line must 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 PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

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 please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email JaymeChase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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