Forest Resilience Policy and Planning Manager
Position Overview
Forest Resilience Policy and Planning Manager, Environmental Specialist 5 Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Salary: $6,077.00 - $8,170.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 01/23/2025. Interviews will be conducted the week of January 27th, with an expected start date of Feb 16th. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? This policy position focuses on forest health-related activities and policy issues that we are facing across all lands that work to restore and sustain the ecological function of the entire landscape such as solutions to conserve, protect, and enhance forests that people and wildlife depend on;forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction;mitigation treatments;opportunities that guide current and future management actions;promote wildlife habitat;monitor insect and disease;educate citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological and aesthetic benefits of trees;and other critical components as we maneuver through our forested ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: --Recommends and implements policies and procedures directed at effective and fiscally responsible investments to implement RCW 76.06 and 76.15 as well as our Forest Action Plan and 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan. May solicit and manage professional contract services. --Ensures interpretation, documentation, and implementation of policy related to the successful implementation of the Division’s programs of work are consistent with existing laws, rules, policies, and Department principles. Identifies and leads coordination of areas where potential conflicts may occur and require attention. --Leads Division coordinated review, analysis, and response to forest health state and federal forest health-related legislation. --Assumes lead status for the preparation of plans, reports, documents, and other informational material. This includes leadership of coordination and delivery of required legislative reports. --Fosters and sustains positive relationships contributing to the overall resilience of Washington’s forested ecosystems and landscapes in a changing environment. --Serves as the lead in managing and coordinating legal services requests;involving researching the issue requiring legal support, drafting the legal services request forms to include questions requiring legal analysis and responses, and tracking the issue to ensure responses are received within the necessary timeframe, providing briefings to staff management, and ensuring that all communication is handled professionally and consistently. --Supports new rulemaking efforts, as related to forest health and resiliency programs of work. --Serves on and represents DNR on interagency committees. --Responds to public, legislative, and other information requests.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: --A Bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, natural resources, environmental policy, or related field;AND at least four years or more of applied experience and knowledge of natural resource management, policy, regulations, principles, and practices;OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. --Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including substantial public speaking experience, to convey complex natural resource issues to technical and non-technical audiences. --Experience participating with and leading multi-collaborative natural resource groups and understanding of how to effectively communicate and represent both science and agency policy to external partners. --Leadership experience and collaboration skills including the ability to listen, understand, facilitate, negotiate, and work skillfully in those settings to support a wide array of interests and objectives. --Experience working with diverse and competing interest groups to develop solutions and resolve conflicts around high-profile projects or issues. --Knowledge of major forest health and forest management policy in the Pacific Northwest and Washington State at multiple scales from regional to state to local across land ownerships. --Knowledge of major forest health issues in the Pacific Northwest and management strategies to address those. --Ability to develop policy and procedures for teams to achieve an objective. --Familiarity with US Forest Service State and Private Forestry programs, authorities, and typical areas of work. Degree and experience provide the knowledge necessary to provide expert consultation and lead a dynamic statewide portfolio of urban forestry work. --Strong organizational skills, including administrative and data management skills. --Ability to lead internal and external working groups as needed to further agency projects and initiatives. --Ability to function largely independently, making sound decisions in a complex, diverse operating environment. --Strong project management skills. --Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Preferred Level of Education
Bachelor's
Benefits Offered
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: --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.) --Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more --Leadership that empowers and supports employees --Professional development opportunities --Educational and career development aid --Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility --Relocation Compensation may be available and considered --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.
Compensation/Salary
$72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually
How to Apply
View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs.
Application deadline: January 22, 2025
About Washington State Department of Natural Resources
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position - 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’t hesitate to apply!