Responsibilities:
 Washington Tree Equity Collaborative Leadership and Staff Support

• In coordination with Executive leadership from American Forest and DNR, develop a statewide Tree Equity Collaborative, in close collaboration with the Washington Community Forestry Council, which will include local leaders to provide guidance to our work to increase Tree Equity in Washington, to leverage the insight and resources of additional partners, and drive the effort out into the field.
• Provide strategic vision and direction for the establishment and sustained operations of the Washington Tree Equity Collaborative.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and staff support for all members and stakeholders of the Washington Tree Equity Collaborative; effectively anticipating and responding to the different needs and interests of coalition partners.
• Develop and maintain the Tree Equity Collaborative’s collective work plan.
• Strategically identify and cultivate partnership opportunities that contribute to advancing the Washington Tree Equity Collaborative’s goals and expand the collaborative’s network.
• Record meeting minutes of Tree Equity Collaborative meetings and oversee necessary follow-up on all action items and progress tracking.
• Nurture relationships with diverse constituencies in cities and towns throughout the state to foster awareness of the Tree Equity Collaborative and a culture of knowledge exchange for urban forestry in Washington.
• Facilitate and support tree equity goal setting by collaborative members for their geography and connect how these community-driven tree equity goals contribute towards the implementation of DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry program goals statewide.
• Facilitate coordination between the Washington Tree Equity Collaborative and the Washington Community Forest Council, American Forests staff, the DNR Policy team, and the DNR Urban and Community Forestry program.

• Learn and integrate American Forests’ Tree Equity change model in pursuit of Washington DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry goals.
• Develop a coordinated Tree Equity program work plan between American Forests and DNR that is thorough, realistic, and strategically aligns across different organizations and areas of activity.
• Develop and administer a Washington tree equity program two-year financial implementation plan for the MOU; combining public and private resources specifically dedicated to moving forward project goals.
• Secure and leverage resources to increase Tree Equity in cities across Washington State. This may include, but is not limited to, grant writing.
• Work with local elected officials and administrators to understand both the technical and resource support necessary to empower local jurisdictions to develop urban forestry policy, project, and funding proposals to increase tree equity.
• Informed by data-driven spatial prioritization tools and other information sources, identify communities and develop outreach strategies to bring local partners into the collective strategy to increase tree equity.
• Develop a tree equity monitoring plan that includes metrics and utilization of the Tree Equity Score Analyzer to measure progress towards collective goals over time.
• Develop workforce development and career pathway programs for statewide urban forestry community of practice in Washington to overcome systemic barriers to entry and retention in the field including pre-employment training, mentoring, and direct job placement and support.
• Manage contracts and grant agreements as necessary.
• Seek opportunities for and help facilitate the formation of local and regional partnerships to accomplish urban forestry projects.
• In support of DNR’s Policy team lead, pilot a reforestation carbon project through American Forest’s Reforest America Carbon Program and conduct reforestation needs and pipeline assessments;

• Develop a media and communications strategy for promoting Tree Equity in Washington and celebrating successes including planting and tree care events with communities and community organizations as showcases.
• Work closely with DNR and American Forest’s Communications teams in highlighting work by writing articles, blog posts, doing interviews, and assisting with social media and video content.
• Strategically identify aspects of the work to highlight and particular audiences to cultivate.
• Deliver conference and public presentations that report on the work accomplished, successes achieved, and best practices developed.
• Communicate with constituents: reminders of educational events, responding to requests for informational materials, executive management informational requests, etc.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental justice, landscape architecture, environmental engineering, city planning, or another related field AND At least two years of experience in urban forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, environmental justice, landscape architecture, environmental engineering, city planning, or another related field.
  OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience successfully managing and administering grants, contracts, or other partnership agreements.
• Experience and skills in customer service.
• Experience in effective oral and written communications and can convey messages clearly and persuasively,
• Experience in public-facing initiatives, community, stakeholder, and partner outreach and engagement to meet a specific objective including public speaking skills. 
• Demonstrated experience responding to and interacting in a positive, responsive, cooperative, and collaborative manner with the public and other professionals (both inter-organizational and interdisciplinary).
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience working with underserved or historically marginalized residents, neighborhoods, or communities; a firm understanding of social and environmental justice issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• A highly self-motivated, interdisciplinary thinker with a passion for urban resilience and social equity.
• DNR Core Competencies: 
  • Personal Accountability 
  • Value Others 
  • Compassionate Communication 
  • Inspire Others 
  • Commitment to Excellence 

• Most work is performed indoors in office environments but may occasionally include other settings.
• Infrequent travel is expected for meetings and consultations provided to partners around the state, away from the position’s main duty station. Such travel may be multiple days in length and require overnight stays. Additional opportunities to travel may include attendance at meetings, conferences, and other activities within and outside of the state.

• Master’s degree.
• Deep knowledge of urban and community forestry.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to achieve an outcome-driven vision.
• Grant writing and development experience.
• Skills and experience with general forest health issues such as insects, diseases, invasive species, drought, wildland fire, etc., and general UCF knowledge of tree
  inventories, canopy analysis, urban forest management plans, and tree plantings

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). 
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with 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 that move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email from 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.

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• 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.