Our Environmental Planner 4,

• Leads development of new wildlife area management plans.
• Coordinates wildlife, cross-program and regional staff work as project manager and technical team member.
• Leads integration of wildlife, habitat and fish program priorities and disciplines including weed management, ecological integrity, recreation management, forest management, travel management, climate, and Section 6 requirements, where appropriate.
• Directs team and cross-program/division staff and leads land planner meetings – coordinates document production with public affairs, communication, and GIS teams.
• Supports development and implementation of the agency’s recreation strategy for managed lands.
• Researches, analyzes, and develops proposal/reports/recommendations including rules and policies.
• Works collaboratively with cross-program team to evaluate and refine recreation strategies and processes and supports team with statewide outreach effort.
• Manages recreation-related rulemaking, policymaking, and program development.
• Supports legislation-related work during and preceding legislative sessions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:    

1. Work is performed in an office environment – frequent sitting or standing in a cubicle working at a computer keyboard for most of the day.
2. Occasional lifting and moving paper records and boxes weighing up to 40 pounds short distances.

• Schedule:   
  1. Typically, work schedule is 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
• Travel Requirements: 
  1. Occasional and as needed, for site visits to agency lands.
• Tools and Equipment: 

1. Computer, scanner, copier, FAX

• Customer Interactions:

1. Daily email and telephone/teleconference engagement with agency staff, stakeholder groups and the public regarding land priorities, programs, and projects.
2. Interactions with the general public; may encounter questions or comments about the Discover Pass program.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

OR

OR

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 

• Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in delivery of successful plans and projects.
• Leading high-profile projects or processes that generate significant public and stakeholder interest.
• Working with and for government agencies, including state government.
• Developing and managing budgets and managing consultant contracts.
• Writing and editing content for web and print materials.
• Developing and editing content for proposals, collateral, technical reports, high level messaging, and presentations.
• Successfully developing, implementing, and directing conceptual design and strategy for stakeholder outreach/involvement plans and/or public information programs.
• Developing state government plans and policies
• Leading multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of:

• Policies and programs related to recreation (with emphasis on outdoor recreation) at the Federal, State, and local levels and environmental resource plans.
• Logic models and planning principles, techniques, current trends, environmental laws, policies, and programs concerning all phases of state resource development.

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. 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

On Monday August 9, 2021, Governor Inslee enacted Proclamation 21-14 which requires that all employees of all state agencies not headed by an elected official be fully vaccinated with a recommended COVID-19 vaccine by October 18, 2021 as a condition of employment. Fully vaccinated includes the two-week waiting period after the last shot in each series, or single shot, is given. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide verification of COVID vaccination. A list of acceptable documents to provide verification can be reviewed here. Vaccination acceptable documents link (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

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 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 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.