Responsibilities:
As the Division Manager, you’ll:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of approximately 59 FTEs in the Forest Practices Division, including the Operations section, the Policy and Landowner Services section, and the Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program.
• Collaborate with the DNR Region Managers to implement and enforce forest practices rules consistently and fairly across Washington.
• Foster excellent working relationships and communications with external partners, including local governments, tribes, other state agencies, landowners, and community-based organizations.
• Establish and track program performance objectives and deliverables.
• Administer a budget of approximately $62 million in operating and capital funds and leads the development of biennial budget requests to the legislature.
• Supervise a management team of Assistant Division Managers.
• Develop strategic goals and objectives for the program along with performance-based metrics for tracking progress.
• Oversee the team that supports the Forest Practices Board and the implementation of the Forest Practices Habitat Conservation Plan.

Required Qualifications:
Education:

• A bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resource science or management, or related field; AND at least eight years of progressively responsible leadership and personnel management experience in a large, complex and highly represented organization;
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

• Business management practices, organizational development, employee performance management, organizational leadership principles, labor agreements, and personnel rules.
• Principles and practices of natural resource management, Washington's Forest Practices Act and Rules, and Washington State's legislative process.
• Governance structure of Washington's Indian Tribes, principles of tribal sovereignty and treaty rights, and Government-to-Government consultation processes.
• Development and management of multi-million dollar operational and capital budgets and Washington state financial rules.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and communicating persuasively in large groups and in stressful situations.

• Strong commitment to ethical leadership and staff development through coaching, mentoring and training.
• Ability to establish credibility and work with diverse stakeholder groups, Indian Tribes and state and federal agencies.
• Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.
• Experience-based ability to guide a team through deadline and workload pressures, resolve competing workload demands, and work collaboratively to solve complex problems.
• Experience-based ability to lead a large organization and support informed decision-making at the executive leadership, policy, and legislative levels.
• Senior Leadership Competencies:
  • Decisiveness
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • External Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Risk Management
  • Political Savvy
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.

• Hybrid position. Primary working environment is in the office. Eligible to telework up to 3 days per week.
• Some travel is expected, including to field sites, region offices, meetings with state, federal, and tribal partners and other external stakeholders, and to represent DNR at official meetings or other forums. This includes occasional out-of-state travel.

• A graduate degree in natural resource, management, public policy/administration or related field.
• More than ten years of experience in natural resource management from a combination of regulatory, landowner, public, and tribal perspectives.
• More than three years of experience working in Washington state government.
• Significant training and experience in conflict resolution, multilateral negotiations, and/or mediation.

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with 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.

• Safety and Well-Being – Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service – We 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.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving – We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork – We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• 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
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package 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.