- Facilitates project identification, development, and monitoring of project implementations.
- Coordinates with the Director’s Office, Project Leads and appropriate staff to identify, analyze and prioritize emerging and critical sustainability issues.
- Develops strategies and provides recommendations that address issues which comply with established policies and guidelines.
- Provides internal support through communicating directly with subject matter experts to identify priority actions, locations and develop projects.
- Monitors the status of project implementation to ensure progress in the delivery of the desired actions.
- Serves as the main point of contact for the USFS and DNR coordinators.
- Answers questions and develops solutions related to agency priorities, project coordination, policy/rules/regulations, meeting and project planning.
- Is the Department lead in facilitating internal staff coordination and collaboration with USFS and DNR.
- Helps ensure open communication in an effort to enable solutions and complementary results in support of the agency mission and priorities.
- Develops and maintains close liaison relationship with all internal representatives and external partners to achieve mutually acceptable objectives.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Setting, including hazards:
- Most of the work is performed in an office environment.
- Teleworking options are currently available for office work.
- Field work may be required, this will involve working in uneven terrain, remote areas, and in inclement weather conditions.
- Schedule:
- Typically, Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
- Travel Requirements:
- Moderate travel may be required.
- Customer Interactions:
- Customers include DNR employees, USFS employees and WDFW staff.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or natural resources or a related field.
OR
- Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement.
AND
- Three years of progressively professional experience in policy and coordination, preferably within a state or local government.
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to applicable laws and regulations and basic functions of a state or local government.
Certifications/Licenses:
- A valid Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform the job successfully, the successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Creativity and Innovation: Develops new insights into situations, questions conventional approaches, encourages new ideas and innovations. Designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs and processes.
- Flexibility: Open to change and new information, rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
- Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
- Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
- Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
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 of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
- A current resume.
- Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation may be required.
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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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.
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
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.