{"id":52136,"date":"2024-01-25T11:12:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52136"},"modified":"2024-01-25T11:20:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:20:03","slug":"job-policy-coordinator-environmental-planner-4-ep4-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-policy-coordinator-environmental-planner-4-ep4-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Policy Coordinator, Environmental Planner 4 (EP4), Dept. of Natural Resources (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/em_dnr_logo_2_color_long.jpg\" alt=\"Policy Coordinator, Environmental Planner 4 (EP4) description image\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Policy Coordinator,<\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Environmental Planner 4 (EP4)<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">$70,800.00 &#8211; $95,184.00 Annually<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Thurston County \u2013 Olympia, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type<\/strong>: Full-Time\u00a0&#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Remote Employment:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Flexible\/Hybrid<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2024-1-A358-00758<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Natural Resources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date<\/strong>: 0<span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">1\/18\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">1\/25\/2024 11:59 PM Pacific<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Website<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4347506\/policy-coordinator-environmental-planner-4-ep4?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&amp;sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&amp;page=1&amp;pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Position Description &amp; Apply<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/image-20200928153158-1.png\" alt=\"Policy Coordinator, Environmental Planner 4 (EP4) description image\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd><strong>Policy Coordinator, Environmental Planner 4 (EP4)<\/strong><strong><br \/>Recruitment #2024-1-A358<br \/>Full-time, Permanent, Represented position<br \/>Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA<br \/><\/strong><strong>Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered<\/strong><strong><br \/>Salary: $5,900.00\u00a0&#8211; $7,932.00 Monthly<br \/><br \/><\/strong><strong>Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?<\/strong><br \/>The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Aquatic Resources Division! We are looking for someone that is creative and highly motivated to be part of the team that manages 2.6 million acres of state-owned aquatic lands. Join our team at the DNR as a full-time, permanent\u00a0<strong>Environmental Planner 4<\/strong>\u00a0in Olympia, WA. \u00a0<br \/><br \/>Are you interested in making a meaningful contribution to the restoration of Puget Sound and its iconic salmon and Orca populations? Join us and help shape the future of how state-owned aquatic lands are used, restored, and protected, as an environmental planner in support of our state-wide leasing efforts. This work will directly support our efforts as the stewards of state-owned aquatic lands, developing policies, procedures, and the Washington State Administrative Code that users of state-owned aquatic lands must adhere to in order to ensure the protection of aquatic habitats and species.\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><br \/>This position is a Policy Coordinator for the Aquatic Resources Division and is a senior environmental planner who will lead and support rule-making efforts as well as communications and outreach materials for the Aquatic Resources Division.<br \/><br \/>The incumbent will be responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading agency rule-making processes intended to create new or amend existing Washington Administrative Code regarding the management of state-owned aquatic lands.<\/li>\n<li>Engaging with representatives of Tribes, federal agencies, state agencies, including WDFW, Ecology, and the Puget Sound Partnership, county and city governments, as well as other stakeholder groups, on rule-making language and development as well as other policy development initiatives.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Building and maintaining effective relationships with partners.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating with DNR Executive Policy on timely reporting to leadership. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Developing communication and outreach materials, including online content and presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in natural resource or environmental science, natural resource or environmental planning, or public administration or public policy with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field (note: four years of experience in the above fields may substitute for a Bachelor\u2019s degree).<br \/><strong>AND<\/strong>, at least three years of professional experience in natural resource or environmental science, natural resource or environmental planning, or public administration or environmental policy.<br \/><strong>OR<\/strong>, an equivalent combination of education and\/or experience.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading and facilitating an interdisciplinary team or work groups to achieve desired and productive outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex or controversial information in a way that is understandable and non-confrontational.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple work assignments and priorities on varied time scales.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organization and time management skills to effectively prioritize workload and maximize efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to seek and act on opportunities to improve, streamline, and re-invent work processes.<\/li>\n<li>Basic use of Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).<\/li>\n<li>DNR Core Competencies:\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Accountability<\/li>\n<li>Value Others<\/li>\n<li>Compassionate Communication<\/li>\n<li>Inspire Others<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Working Setting: Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment.<\/li>\n<li>Travel Requirements: Travel is required (frequency will be assessed as pandemic and virtual alternatives evolve) and is typically local or regional (western Washington), to meet with partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Desired Qualifications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience applying knowledge of Washington fish and wildlife biology, habitat science, and ecology to anticipate fish, wildlife, and habitat needs, potential impacts, and likely remedies.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with web or online communication platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Additional Competencies:\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborative and productive<\/li>\n<li>Honest and transparent<\/li>\n<li>Tactful and politically sensitive<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivated and self-directed<\/li>\n<li>Professional, polite, and courteous<\/li>\n<li>Accessible, timely, and responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDon\u2019t let doubts stop you from applying for this position &#8211; If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don\u2019t hesitate to apply!<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apply online:\u00a0<\/strong>at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Letter of interest:\u00a0<\/strong>describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume:\u00a0<\/strong>that details your experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>References:\u00a0<\/strong>at least three professional references with current telephone numbers\u2013 you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Important:\u00a0<\/strong>Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete all supplemental questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@governmentjobs.com\">info@governmentjobs.com<\/a>\u00a0with 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Questions?<\/strong>\u00a0 Please contact Michal Rechner at michal.rechner@dnr.wa.gov \/ (360) 791-3402 or e-mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>.<br \/><br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/about-washington-department-natural-resources\">About the Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0(DNR).\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>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. \u00a0<br \/><strong>Our Vision\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Our actions ensure a future where Washington\u2019s lands, waters, and communities thrive.<br \/><strong>Our Mission\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington\u2019s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.<br \/><strong>Our Core Values:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety and Well-Being \u2014Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.<\/li>\n<li>Public Service \u2014We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving \u2014 We solve our state\u2019s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and Teamwork \u2014We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to organizational health and wellness<\/li>\n<li>Work\/life balance<\/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>Statewide Employee 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>Leadership that empowers and supports employees<\/li>\n<li>Professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Educational and career development aid<\/li>\n<li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive benefits 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>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Additional Information:<\/strong><br \/>This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">www.uscis.gov<\/a>.<br \/><br \/>Veterans 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 it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!<br \/><br \/>Equal Opportunity Employer:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application\/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\/odhh\/telecommunication-relay-services\">Washington Relay Service<\/a>\u00a0by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.<br \/><br \/>Once 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>.<br \/><br \/><strong>Check us out on:\u00a0<\/strong><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>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<dl><\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Agency<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Address<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Website<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,267,277,32,33,675,6661,7,13,6824,6658],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52136"}],"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\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52136"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52140,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52136\/revisions\/52140"}],"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=52136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}