{"id":56510,"date":"2025-09-11T13:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=56510"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T20:38:03","slug":"job-watershed-steward-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-watershed-steward-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Watershed Steward, 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\/20250708133339_Job%20Posting%20Banner%20-%20Updated%20General.png\" alt=\"Working Title\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Watershed Steward,<\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Environmental Planner 3 (EP3)<\/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\">$67,992.00 &#8211; $91,464.00 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> Project (limited duration)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2025-9-P494-06405<\/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\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\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 class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">09\/11\/2025<\/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>Closing Date: <\/strong>09\/18\/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Land Use \/ Natural Resources \/ Wetlands \/ Project Management \/ Forestry \/ Grants Administration \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/5077729\/watershed-steward-environmental-planner-3-ep3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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>\u00a0<\/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<dd>\n<div><strong>Watershed Steward, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3)<\/strong><strong><br \/>Recruitment #2025-9-P494<br \/>Full-time, Project, Represented position (WFSE)<br \/>Anticipated Project is October 2025 &#8211; March 2026<br \/>Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA<br \/><\/strong><\/div>\n<strong>Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered<\/strong><strong><br \/>Salary: $5,666.00 &#8211; $7,622.00 Monthly<br \/><\/strong><br \/><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 as a\u00a0<strong>Watershed Steward, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3)<\/strong>. This position will support projects advancing salmon recovery, watershed health, and climate resilience both on and off DNR lands as part of the Watershed Resilience Program team. The successful candidate will lead programmatic efforts in the South Puget Sound watersheds (Puyallup-Chambers Creek and Nisqually) as well as support Snohomish Watershed projects as needed. They will coordinate with internal and external partners to plan and implement habitat assessment, monitoring, and restoration and resilience projects. They will lead a diverse suite of projects while supporting grant management, outreach and communication, and helping to analyze and disseminate spatial and environmental data.\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as the WRP lead in the South Puget Sound, driving implementation of the WRP objectives on the ground within the Nisqually and Puyallup-Chambers Creek Basins<\/li>\n<li>Plan and implement Watershed Resilience Program projects and initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Participate in team coordination, communications, and strategic planning<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with Tribal co-stewards and internal and external partners including state agencies, local governments, conservation districts, and nonprofits.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Conduct scientific data collection and analysis, including in rough terrain in forested and aquatic habitats.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Collect and analyze spatial data via GIS\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Contract and grant scoping, writing, and management for local, state, and federal grants<\/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 AND at least two years of professional experience in natural resource or environmental science, natural resource or<br \/>environmental planning, or public administration or environmental policy;<br \/>OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading and facilitating an interdisciplinary team or work groups to achieve desired and productive outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with Microsoft Office, or equivalent, programs (including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).<\/li>\n<li>Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to present complex or controversial information in a way that is understandable and nonconfrontational.<\/li>\n<li>Skills in managing multiple work assignments and priorities on varied time scales.<\/li>\n<li>Skills to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, to build rapport and partner with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, tribes, and the public regarding issues pertaining to habitat protection and restoration.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organization and time management skills to effectively prioritize workload and maximize efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Skills to identify and act on opportunities to improve, streamline, and re-invent work processes.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.<\/li>\n<li>Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Intelligence Skills:\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborative and productive<\/li>\n<li>Honest and transparent<\/li>\n<li>Tactful and politically sensitive<\/li>\n<li>Professional, polite, and courteous<\/li>\n<li>Accessible, timely, and responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>Work is performed indoors in an office or classroom environment as well as in sometimes isolated unimproved areas, aquatic habitat, and forest land, which may include inclement weather or access on over-water structures or watercraft.<\/li>\n<li>Travel is required about 25% of the time and is typically local or regional (western Washington), to meet with partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training.<\/li>\n<li>A valid unrestricted driver\u2019s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and\/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Desired Qualifications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A master\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.<\/li>\n<li>At least three years of professional experience in natural resource or environmental science, natural resource or environmental planning, or public administration or environmental policy.<\/li>\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 using negotiation and conflict resolution skills.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with web or online communication platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with data tracking, data analysis, and spatial mapping systems (GIS).<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the watershed restoration and management, or experience in riparian health or forest health.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of natural resource laws, policies, and programs and how these affect and\/or enable fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation in Washington State, and the ability to interpret and apply them in order to achieve expected results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Don\u2019t let doubts stop you from applying for this position &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, and 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!\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Application Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>Failure to provide listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact\u00a0<a id=\"isPasted\" href=\"mailto:dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\" data-fr-linked=\"true\" data-uw-rm-vglnk=\"\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/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 for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resume:\u00a0<\/strong>that details your experience and qualifications.<\/li>\n<li><span id=\"isPasted\" data-teams=\"true\"><strong>References:\u00a0<\/strong>3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.<\/span><\/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 Rachel Benbrook at\u00a0<a id=\"isPasted\" href=\"mailto:rachel.benbrook@dnr.wa.gov\" data-fr-linked=\"true\">rachel.benbrook@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>\/360-918-1028 or email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov\">DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov<\/a>.<br \/><br \/>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\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-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 \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/about-washington-department-natural-resources\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/about-washington-department-natural-resources\" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=\"\">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\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-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 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\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-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 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\/\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-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 before 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 with 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.<br \/><br \/>Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. 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