FULL-TIME/PERMANENT PROJECT
VOLUNTARY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM (VSP) COORDINATOR
Ecosystem Services Division – Habitat Program – EP3
Olympia, WA
                                                                                                      
This recruitment is contract funded by a combination of federal and local (i.e. capital) funds.

Project Length: Nine Months
October 16th, 2020 – June 30th, 2021

Are you passionate about assessing habitat protection and restoration management efforts on Washington’s working lands?

In this position you would serve as WDFW’s statewide internal lead for evaluating implementation of the state’s Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP).  You would be primarily responsible for reviewing and assessing county-level status reports and making internal recommendations regarding VSP implementation as it relates to protecting critical areas for fish and wildlife where they intersect with agricultural activities.

With that in mind,

Picture yourself working with habitat biologists and environmental planners across the state and at WDFW headquarters to understand how effectively the VSP approach to critical areas protections is working for fish, wildlife and their habitats locally, regionally and statewide.

We see a person who can get up to speed quickly, distill and convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences, and recommend alternative monitoring and adaptive management activities if appropriate.

The optimal candidate is a proactive, largely self-directed team player who is a positive, realistic problem-solver and respects and values the opinions of others.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in rangeland ecology or management, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, land use, urban, regional, environmental, natural resource planning, geography, land use, environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis or a closely related field. (Professional equivalent experience may substitute, year for year, for education requirement).

AND

• Four years of professional experience in land use, urban, environmental, or natural resource planning and/or program coordination/development, or fish, wildlife and habitat management. (A Master’s degree in one of the fields listed may substitute for two years of professional experience).

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of native fish/wildlife species and their habitat requirements.
• Experience with Washington’s Voluntary Stewardship Program, or the Growth Management Act, or the US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Bill and associated state, federal and private working lands conservation programs for fish and wildlife. (This experience can include voluntary, personal, academic or quantifiable experience).
• Experience with agricultural lands ownership and the challenges for fish, wildlife and their habitats in actively managed agricultural landscapes. (This experience can include voluntary, personal, academic or quantifiable experience).
• Knowledge of monitoring and adaptive management principles.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and negotiating effectively with parties who have opposing views on contentious issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in rangeland ecology or management, wildlife management, natural resource science, environmental science, land use, urban, regional, environmental, natural resource planning, geography, land use, environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis or a closely related field.

AND

• Four years of professional experience in land use, urban environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program coordination/development, or fish/wildlife/habitat management.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of WDFW’s policies and practices pertaining to Growth Management Act, agricultural lands and VSP.

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
• Three professional references

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Pursuant to the Governor’s Directive, 20-08, this position will be subject to one furlough day per month: October 1, 2020, through November 30, 2020.

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.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of 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 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