Responsibilities:
Serves as the senior planner, program coordinator, and agency expert for the statewide Trust Land Transfer (TLT) Program. Oversees completion of tasks, drafts documents, and policies necessary to implement the revitalized Trust Land Transfer (TLT) program, in consultation with the Acquisitions and Divestitures Assist Division Manager, subject matter experts, other clients within the agency, external stakeholder groups, and beneficiaries. Creates and coordinates responses to legislators and stakeholders, including local governments, Tribes, and community groups about the program. Coordinates and facilitates public meetings, workgroups, and presentations to inform and answer questions from the public and receiving agencies about the process of nominating future transfers. Is responsive to stakeholder and applicant emails and questions about the status of projects, legislative requests, and potential changes to the program.  Conducts outreach as required with Tribes and Counties about proposed Trust Land Transfers to inform and verify support of a project. Coordinates and facilitates the advisory committee that reviews applications and scores the applications.  

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree with a major study in natural resources (e.g. natural resource planning, forestry landscape ecology, fire science, wildlife biology), public policy and administration with an environmental emphasis, geography, professional writing, communications, or a closely related field. AND Five (5) years of professional work experience in natural resources planning, communications, forest ecology, silviculture, landscape ecology, forest management, wildlife management, natural resource public policy and administration, geography, or a closely related field
  relying on the required position knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Variant levels of travel throughout the year for outreach. Some overnight stays may be required.

• Experience with facilitation, public speaking, and outreach.
• Experience working with political leaders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and excellent skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication and listening as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, receive and convey ideas, thoughts, and information, and communicate persuasively at all levels of the organization and externally.

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 it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts. 
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at 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.)
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• 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 benefits 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.