{"id":38329,"date":"2021-03-18T08:31:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=38329"},"modified":"2021-03-18T08:31:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:31:23","slug":"job-continuous-improvement-manager-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-continuous-improvement-manager-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Continuous Improvement Manager, Dept. of Natural Resources (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"summary container\" data-printing-url=\"http:\/\/agency.governmentjobs.com\/washington\/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2991973&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\">$65,832.00 &#8211; $84,000.00 Annually<\/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 Natural Resources<\/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\">2021-02-7892-01458<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">Apply Here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2991973\/continuous-improvement-manager-wms-band-1\">https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2991973\/continuous-improvement-manager-wms-band-1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\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\">4\/1\/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<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Continuous Improvement Manager, WMS1<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment #2021-02-7892<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a Full-time, Permanent, Non-represented position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe DNR has an exciting job opportunity within our Executive Division Reporting to the Director of Employee Experience in the Office of Workplace Culture and Development. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of the Continuous Improvement projects, Lean Culture, and Change Management Programs for the Department of Natural Resources. This position is part of the senior management team in the Office of Workplace Culture and Development and responsible for developing, administering, and providing overall consult on these programs to DNR leadership, employees, and external agencies. This position is responsible for the strategy, design, delivery and efficacy of processes, procedures and methodologies for continuous improvement, lean culture, and change management programs and initiatives delivered to DNR employees. This position will network with peers in other agencies, professional organizations, and lean trained individuals within DNR to leverage resources and information to further DNR\u2019s mission and strategic plan.<\/dd>\n<dt>Duties<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, direct, manage and implement agency-wide Lean strategy initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Develop, design, and deliver Lean continuous improvement efforts across all lines of Agency business to address issues related to Lean daily management, Lean leadership, strategic alignment, continuous improvement, and change management.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate interaction between internal and external organizations with diverse and conflicting interests who may be significantly impacted by process improvement projects.<\/li>\n<li>Research best practices and industry trends and provide recommendations to WCD leadership, Lean Practitioners, and DNR continuous improvement teams on methods to improve systems and processes to achieve strategic and operational objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement communication strategies, training, staff development, or coaching materials to achieve timely and effective dissemination of information; and monitor effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee the Agency focus on building a Lean culture through leadership development, team development, employee engagement; and lead strategic efforts for change management and succession planning.<\/li>\n<li>Provide expert consultation in the development of a broad range of streamlined processes, including internal and external infrastructure, to meet the needs of clients and internal and external stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Support development of local office culture in alignment with the goals of the administration and agency.<\/li>\n<li>Identify, build, and implement organizational development efforts to support and sustain a Lean culture, and meet the unique needs of regions, local offices, teams, and individuals.<\/li>\n<li>Provide Six-Sigma Black Belt level Lean expertise and guidance to managers and employees across the Agency to analyze processes and systems, and implement improvement plans.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as Agency subject matter expert in Lean Six Sigma and lead in Lean Six Sigma Agency\u2019s planning and strategy development for Lean activities within the Agency.<\/li>\n<li>Design, lead and manage Lean Belt training, Lean Teams, and other related training and developmental opportunities for diverse staff across the state.<\/li>\n<li>Create a path to practitioner, Lean Belt training, Lean Teams, and other related training and developmental opportunities for diverse staff across the state.<\/li>\n<li>Track outcomes and prepare reports, statistical analyses, presentations and talking points for the Agency.<\/li>\n<li>Provide 1:1 leadership development coaching to leaders across the agency are building the skills required to further an effective organizational culture. Identify the unique organizational development needs of teams and local offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Qualifications<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in organizational development, human resources, business administration or related field.<\/li>\n<li>Five years of experience consulting for enterprise Lean transformation, project management, or change management in a large, complex organization.<\/li>\n<li>Five years of experience coaching leaders at all levels of the organization for behavior change.<\/li>\n<li>Strong business acumen and ability to exercise sound judgment.<\/li>\n<li>Strong\u00a0theoretical\u00a0knowledge\u00a0and\u00a0practical\u00a0experience\u00a0applying\u00a0Lean\u00a0concepts,\u00a0methods,\u00a0and\u00a0tools.<\/li>\n<li>Strong\u00a0analytical\u00a0problem\u00a0solving\u00a0skills\u00a0and\u00a0crisp\u00a0writing\u00a0skills,\u00a0as\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0by\u00a0written\u00a0work\u00a0products.<\/li>\n<li>Experience\u00a0facilitating\u00a0improvement\u00a0work\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0large,\u00a0complex\u00a0organization.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership\u00a0competencies,\u00a0including:\u00a0positive,\u00a0can-do\u00a0attitude\u00a0to\u00a0motivate\u00a0and\u00a0inspire\u00a0others\u00a0to\u00a0action;\u00a0acute\u00a0emotional\u00a0intelligence\u00a0to\u00a0engage\u00a0diverse\u00a0stakeholders;\u00a0and\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0flexibility\u00a0and\u00a0agility.<\/li>\n<li>Active commitment to personal and professional development in order to expect that from others; Incumbent\u00a0must\u00a0apply\u00a0Lean\u00a0methods\u00a0to\u00a0their own\u00a0work.<\/li>\n<li>Intrinsic motivation; incumbent must be a self-starter with a strong sense of personal accountability, excellent time management skills, and ability to balance multiple competing priorities.<\/li>\n<li>Comfort\u00a0with\u00a0change\u00a0and\u00a0ability\u00a0to\u00a0adapt\u00a0to\u00a0new\u00a0environmental\u00a0factors,\u00a0opportunities,\u00a0and\u00a0strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and loyal partnerships with people at all functional levels of the\u00a0organization:<\/li>\n<li>Deep respect for all people and a human-centered mindset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exceptional consulting skills and experience managing the consulting relationship in a context of high ambiguity.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with leading strategic planning, strategy deployment and the use of key performance indicators in strategy execution.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience implementing culture change using recognized culture change methodologies and practices.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading and supervising a team of employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>Supplemental Information<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the world&#8217;s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/olympiawa.gov\/\">http:\/\/olympiawa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR&#8217;s telework policy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/about-washington-department-natural-resources\"><strong>About the Department of Natural Resources<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0(DNR).\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nOur mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington\u2019s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington\u2019s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DNR provides excellent benefits a few of those include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to organizational health and wellness<\/li>\n<li>Statewide Business Resource Groups,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ofm.wa.gov\/state-human-resources\/workforce-diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/statewide-business-resource-groups\">visit here to learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<li>DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women\u2019s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Leadership that empowers and supports employees<\/li>\n<li>Work\/life balance<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Educational aid and career development stipends<\/li>\n<li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to stretch your professional skills<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/careers.wa.gov\/benefits.html\">http:\/\/careers.wa.gov\/benefits.html<\/a>\u00a0 for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nTo be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.<br \/>\nOnce you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:CareersHelp@des.wa.gov\">CareersHelp@des.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li>Attach a writing sample detailing a \u201cLessons Learned\u201d from a lean project, no more than two pages long<\/li>\n<li>Attach a list of all lean projects you led or co-lead over the last five years, note which ones were at the green or black belt level of complexity<\/li>\n<li>Provide three to five professional references \u2013 you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.<\/li>\n<li>Complete all supplemental questions.<\/li>\n<li>Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<\/p>\n<p>Veteran\u2019s wishing to claim Veteran\u2019s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. \u00a0We thank you and are grateful for your service!<\/p>\n<p>Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>. \u00a0Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonrelay.com\/\">www.washingtonrelay.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check us out on:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/\">DNR\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashDNR\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/waDNR\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/washdnr\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/WAstateDNR\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washingtondnr.wordpress.com\/\">WordPress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact Lauren Burnes at (360) 688-0805,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Lauren.Burnes@dnr.wa.gov\">Lauren.Burnes@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0or e-mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a><\/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","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[4,32,33,19,7,9],"class_list":["post-38329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-full-time","category-jobs","tag-alumni","tag-full-time","tag-jobs","tag-local","tag-pnw","tag-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38329"}],"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=38329"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38330,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38329\/revisions\/38330"}],"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=38329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}