{"id":36227,"date":"2020-12-23T16:27:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36227"},"modified":"2020-12-23T16:27:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T00:27:10","slug":"job-habitat-ecosystem-services-division-manager-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-habitat-ecosystem-services-division-manager-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Habitat Ecosystem Services Division Manager, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2931039&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"term-container\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">$8,354.00 Monthly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Department<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value department-name\">Dept. of Fish and Wildlife<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Job Number<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span8\">\n<div class=\"term-value\">2020-08332<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\">Apply here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2931039\/habitat-ecosystem-services-division-manager-wms-3-2020-8332\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2931039\/habitat-ecosystem-services-division-manager-wms-3-2020-8332<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2931039&amp;sharedWindow=0\" data-location=\"Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA\" data-job-hits-counter-url=\"\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"span2\">\n<div class=\"term-description\">Closing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" closing-info term-value\">1\/4\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Description<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>FULL-TIME\/ PERMANENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Habitat Ecosystem Services Division Manager WMS-3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Olympia, Washington<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW\u2019s legal obligations: Critical information internal\/external necessary to performing essential functions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Washington\u2019s ecosystems?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>With your experience,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0you will be involved in decision and policy making that directly influences and impacts the quantity and quality of fish and wildlife resources including resource-based industries to include timber, fishing and tourism.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>You are sensitive to the nature of the work<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and its far-reaching impacts and you focus on building collaboration and teamwork.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The optimal applicant\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is dedicated to ensuring division operations are timely, efficient, effective, and in conformance with agency policies and applicable state and federal laws.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are seeking a leader that directs<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0policy and operational functions of the Ecosystem Services Division. The Habitat Program is one of three natural resource programs within the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and is dedicated to conserving and restoring ecosystems necessary for the long-term sustainability of fish and wildlife populations in Washington state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><em>Our Habitat Ecosystem Services Division Manager,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Represents the agency in state and federal habitat management forums and stakeholder groups as designated by the Program Director and\/or Director.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Represents the agency in the Department of Natural Resources Adaptive Management Program\u2019s Timber Fish and Wildlife (TFW) Policy Committee. \u00a0This position ensures coordination with the WDFW\u2019s Forest Practices Board representative in order to ensure agency alignment in the Adaptive Management Program.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Directs Division operational functions in budget, personnel, facilities, staff and external communications, legislative affairs, regulations and contracts.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Leads, organizes, and accounts for the work performed by the Ecosystem Services Division.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Assures appropriate and optimum use of resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Supports effective communications throughout the Division, Program and agency.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Maintains the highest standards of personal\/professional and ethical conduct and support the state&#8217;s goal for a diverse workforce.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Directs efforts to ensure communities across Washington recognize and support the contributions of the Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) Program to the conservation of fish and wildlife and to the state economy, culture, clean air and water.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Provides management expertise and policy guidance on Ecosystem Services Division issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Resolves operational issues that elevate above Section Manager level of responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work Setting and schedule:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Work 95% of time at meetings conducting general management and coordination activities or in the office reviewing or creating documents, writing memos, responding to email, answering phone inquiries.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0Work hours may exceed the standard 8am to 5pm workday. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0In the field approximately 5%, occasionally in rough weather conditions, traveling throughout the region or participating in evening meetings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel Requirements: \u00a0 Periods of overnight travel may be required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in natural resources or related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Or<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent professional experience may substitute year for year for the education requirement if that experience is in a natural resources or related field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>And<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Two years of advanced professional experience in natural resources or closely related field, including demonstrated skills for managing a group that provides statewide services that are central to the department mission and business purpose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Competencies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of advanced principles of management including:\n<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision and leadership,<\/li>\n<li>Conflict resolution,<\/li>\n<li>Personnel and merit system rules and regulations,<\/li>\n<li>Collective bargaining agreements,<\/li>\n<li>Cultural diversity,<\/li>\n<li>Policy analysis development and implementation,<\/li>\n<li>Budget development and expenditures.<\/li>\n<li>Proven leadership skills that model the way, inspire a shared vision, and enable others to act.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated supervisory experience or experience leading teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Advanced knowledge of principles of marine, fresh water, and terrestrial ecology and natural resource management;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ecosystem management principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Knowledge of multiple state and federal conservation laws<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ability to take interest in and understand others&#8217; perspectives; easily recognize when others have important information, perspectives, or ideas; demonstrate appropriate assertiveness; and be committed to the service of the public, mission and team.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Demonstrated effective negotiation skills<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Five years of experience supervising professional staff<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Proven ability to clearly communicate with management, the Legislature, regulatory bodies, and employees<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Demonstrated proficiency in managing a complex budget<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\"><strong>www.careers.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>cover letter<\/strong>\u00a0describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A current resume.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three professional references.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Department of Fish and Wildlife\u2019s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. \u00a0We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. \u00a0Many of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn about our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\"><strong>agency<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdfw.wa.gov\/about\/jobs\"><strong>perks<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of working for WDFW!<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. \u00a0We 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\u2019s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), \u00a0 Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, \u00a0 Long Term Disability &amp; Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:<u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 Veteran)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Notify us of your military spouse status by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov\"><strong>RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/strong><\/a>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 \u2013 MS)<\/li>\n<li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As part of WDFW\u2019s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. \u00a0 Therefore; we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. \u00a0All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. \u00a0We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. \u00a0 Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. \u00a0Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on social media:\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/8226485\/admin\/\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonFishWildlife\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewdfw\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8699,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7,8,9],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36227"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8699"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36227"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36228,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36227\/revisions\/36228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}