Shoreline and Riparian Program Manager 

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY COUNCIL 2 – THE WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL
OF COUNTY AND CITY EMPLOYEES

,Job Summary:
King Conservation District (KCD) has an immediate opening for an individual to serve as the
Program Manager for the Shorelines and Riparian Team. The Shoreline and Riparian Habitat
Restoration Program Manager provides program leadership, management, supervisory, and
technical support services to all aspects of the Program at King Conservation District. They will
oversee the planning, development, and implementation of a diverse array of water quality and
habitat restoration projects in King County and will assist the Executive Director, Senior Director
of Stewardship Programs, and Board in implementing the organization’s goals and work toward
the achievement of KCD’s mission and strategic plan. The position will expand KCD’s portfolio of
projects in shoreline and riparian habitat restoration with a team of professionals, as well as be
responsible for coordinating the monitoring and maintenance of an existing project portfolio.
This position will develop opportunities for new projects, leverage our work through the
formation of key partnerships, and seek additional funding sources to ensure a sustainable
program.

With work in the office and in the field, this position involves multi-faceted duties that require
attention to detail, collaboration, problem solving and an elevated level of motivation and
leadership. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, with strong written verbal and
communication skills, experienced in supervising multiple staff, understands implementing
complex restoration projects, embraces diversity and equity, and collaborates across teams of
staff, King County residents and partner agencies and organizations.

This is a exempt, full-time position of 40 hours per week. Starting annual salary is $98,652.19/yr.

Program Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed.
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the responsibilities of the position if
the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

         Shoreline & Riparian Habitat Improvement Team Management (75% FTE)       

• Understand and articulate a vision for shoreline and riparian habitat improvement
  programs and projects consistent with the District’s mission, vision and strategic goals.
• Hire, train, and manage direct reports on the Shoreline & Riparian Habitat Improvement
  Team. Activities include conducting performance reviews, developing training plans, and
  building the skills and abilities of staff to take on progressive levels of responsibility.
• Lead a team of 3 Resource Specialists who coordinate programs and plan and
  implement riparian improvement projects and 1 Project Assistant who provides support
  to all 3 Resource Specialists. Activities include facilitating team meetings, supporting
  identification and planning of rural and urban riparian enhancement projects to meet
  annual program and Shoreline & Riparian Habitat Improvement Group performance
  measures, ensuring cross-program consistency related to prescriptions development
  and practice implementation.
• Develop and oversee budgets, work plans, and associated reporting.
• Continue the development and refinement of the Shoreline & Riparian Habitat
  Improvement Team performance measures database.
• Coordinate with Operations and Accounting to support management of Commission
  grants; activities include maintaining all records associated with projects funded with
  Commission grants and preparing cost-share contract reconciliations for funded
  projects. Coordinate with Commission staff to prepare applications for new funding to
  support implementation of strategic/special projects.
• Support District activities at public engagement events and educational programming.
• Build partnerships across internal teams and with external agencies, organizations, and
  stakeholders.
• Attending public meetings as a representative of the District.
• Perform office and administrative tasks in support of assigned projects; develop District
  publications and outreach materials as assigned.
• Understands RFP and RFQ process and how to manage the Procurement Process for
  professional services and contractor-based work.

Shorelines Landowner Assistance Program and Salmon Recovery activities (10%)

• Coordinate the District’s Marine Shoreline Landowner Assistance Program. Activities
  include assisting with Where the Water Begins workshop contract and internal District
  coordination.
• Conduct landowner requested site assessments and preparing associated site
  assessment and resource management reports; securing funding and assist landowners
  with implementing marine shoreline resource conservation practices; and coordinating
  with District Staff on implementation of Capital Budget funded practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support the development of educational fact sheets
  and articles and assist with the development of program- related publications and
  resource
• Work collaboratively with marine shoreline landowners to enhance and increase
  stewardship of marine riparian and nearshore resources and use educational
  approaches to share complex ecological and resource management content.
  • Coordinate District’s externally funded efforts including managing contractors and
  partner relations as needed.

Base Classification Duties and District Leadership (15%)

• Operates with autonomy in most situations. Initiates or takes action at own discretion.
  Has discretion to set own priorities. Typically seeks guidance on extremely complex and
  unusual functional or program situations. Often determines the priorities of others and
  the program. May have input to the priorities of the organization.
• Uses judgment to resolve complex issues or makes decisions that involve multiple
  factors. Independently investigates problems and communicates findings typically when
  there is an impact to others. Decides on and implements solutions independently.
• Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance.
• Marshals resources and gets the most out of limited resources.
• Seeks ways to improve processes by supporting team to drive results based on goals.
• Provides a global perspective of the work when it comes to managing projects that
  support the agency mission, vision and goals.
• Facilitate and support the work of community-based partners, providing materials and
  resources necessary to communicate with them and solicit feedback.
• Work weekend days and weekday evenings at least 2-3 times per month to support
  volunteer, education, outreach, and partner events.
• Less than 5 percent of the job duties may be combined with other duties as required by
  the district.
• Is part of the KCD Leadership team
• Presents program goals, work plans, projects, and project accomplishments to District
  leadership at least annually.
• Meets with District Board of Supervisors and KCD Advisory Committee as needed or
  requested by leadership.
• Presents and/or provides training to staff based on area of expertise and program duties

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be competent in reading, writing, speaking, hearing, and understanding the English
  language. Good communication and multi-tasking skills required for interaction with
  coworkers, Board members, agency partners, and landowners/operators.
• Ability to work full-time schedule.

Competencies:

• Effective Communication; Customer Focus; Action Oriented; Resourceful/Action
  Oriented; Optimizes Work Processes;
• Takes Initiative, action oriented; collaborates; interpersonal savvy; Builds networks;
  Resourceful; Plans and aligns; Organizational Savvy; Global Perspective; Drives
  Engagement; Helps Drives Results;
• Is a good problem solver, is savvy at resolving conflict, understands basic Human
  Resource progressive discipline procedures, and has extensive experience with annual
  reviews and direct reports supervision.
• Manages Ambiguity; Drives Results, Directs Work; Plans and Aligns; Ensures
  Accountability; Global Perspective; Collaborates; Manages Conflict; Decision Quality.
• Facilitate and support the work of community-based partners, providing materials and
  resources necessary to communicate with them and solicit feedback.
• Work weekend days and weekday evenings at least 2-3 times per month to support
  volunteer, education, outreach, and partner events.
• Less than 5 percent of the job duties may be combined with other duties as required by
  the district.

Required Skills/Abilities:

•  9-11 years+ Experience and Certification and/or bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced professional/technical experience and skills and extensive program
  management experience and skills.
• Frequently advises others in areas of expertise, often of a highly technical nature.
• Demonstrated success providing support to BIPOC and/or underserved communities.
• Current resource or conservation experience is preferred.
• Knowledge/Understanding of Federal, WA State, and local land use laws and regulations.
• Familiar with all Microsoft products; including Office, Teams and SharePoint
• Is familiar with ArcPro GIS

Education and Experience:

•  Extensive knowledge of the function or program.
• Demonstrated success providing support to BIPOC and/or underserved communities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of riparian ecology; including vegetation management,
  native plant identification, and basic biology.
• Understands database concepts and is familiar with using database software to track and
  manage projects.

Physical Requirements:

• May work in the field for up to 6-8 hours per day – away from the office.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to drive in and throughout King County using a district vehicle
• Drivers license is required when driving district vehicles.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Full Time Position Annual Salary
This position will start at the hiring Grade of 29, Step 1, currently $98,652.19. After passing a
successful 6-month probation, the candidate will automatically move to step 2 within the salary
band.

Benefits
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation and holidays,
medical and dental, a nominal life insurance policy with the option to increase coverage at
employee’s expense, support for trainings, and participation in the State of Washington
Retirement System (PERS).

WORK SCHEDULE
Full Time, 40 hours a week, working Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening
events may be required based on business need.

Office Location
800 SW 39th Street, Suite 150, Renton, WA 98057

King Conservation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion,
national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please apply by emailing HR@kingcd.org with the
following materials:

1. A Resume
2. A Cover Letter, describing as specially as you can how your experience, skills, and
   values are a fit with King Conservation District’s goals and mission as described in this
   announcement.
3. A brief personal equity statement, describing your skills and experience engaging with
   issues involving diversity, racial equity and inclusion in organizations. This statement
   should not exceed 300 words.

About Us: King Conservation District (KCD) is a natural resources assistance agency authorized
by Washington State and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission. Our
mission is to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible stewardship.
A five-member Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing all KCD programs and
activities. KCD promotes conservation through demonstration projects, educational events,
providing technical assistance and, in some cases, providing or pointing the way to funds which
may be available for projects. KCD has no regulatory or enforcement authority and only works
with those who choose to work with KCD.KCD’s service area includes 34 cities and all of
unincorporated King County with the exclusion of City of Enumclaw, City of Federal Way, City of
Milton, City of Pacific and City of Skykomish.

Website: https://kingcd.org

This position will be open until filled.