Responsibilities:

• Provide professional-level recreation planning for designated and non-designated (dispersed) landscapes in assigned geographic areas, which includes identifying and analyzing public use patterns and issues and recommending solutions to meet district/region and user needs based on current and future recreation forecasts. Planning for and analyzing budget allocations, as well as planning revenue-generating management activities, are required.
• Provide professional-level project management for grant acquisitions in designated recreation landscapes, which includes researching, identifying, and analyzing environmental impacts and the necessary and required mitigations for successful outcomes. Planning for and analyzing budget requirements, coordinating volunteer match, and developing tracking mechanisms for grant funds are required. Developing grant proposals, including determining the funding needs, and preparing and presenting such proposals to external (non-DNR) groups and organizations for funding and other forms of support for the grants.
• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor the district’s recreation staff. Staff may include recreation stewards, technicians, and education wardens. Coordinate, prioritize, and assign work projects within biennial budget parameters throughout the district.
• Oversee WCC or other contracted resources as necessary to complete projects.
• Set standards and track needs and accomplishments for the maintenance and development of recreation facilities and dispersed recreational areas.
• Works to resolve sensitive resource issues with various partners. Develop and foster collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to find creative and innovative solutions. Represents the department’s interests when interacting with the public where there are sensitive, complex issues, including timber harvest activities. Acts as the department’s representative in reacting to constituent or business partner inquiries. Coordinates with DNR Division communication staff on messaging and current activities, and DNR signage design staff Division for district needs for designing and producing public information signs and other public information related products.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in natural resources, outdoor recreation, planning, or related field; AND two years of professional related experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, user groups, and the general public on natural resources-related recreation.
• Experience working with forest-based land-use policy and recreation-use policy and practices, such as SEPA, Forest Practice Rules, HCP, PSF, etc.
• Experience in public outreach and education.
• Experience working with GPS equipment and experience in basic GIS principles.
• Working knowledge of the preparation of reports, memos, forms, records, and field notes.
• Working knowledge of forest management activities and State trust land responsibilities.
• Competent and/or skills in the following areas: preparing documents, preparing cost estimates, and negotiating.
• Skills in effective written and oral communication.
• Accustomed to working alone and independently in remote locations.`
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Dedication to a Safe Workplace
  • Communications Effectiveness
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Focus
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office 70%, Field 30%. Drop-in, open cubicle space available for office-related work, as well as telework options. Fieldwork involves driving forest roads of a variety of conditions, working alone in remote areas, and working in all inclement weather conditions across a variety of steep and rugged terrain. Must be able to cover reasonable distances per day in the field, covering moderate to difficult terrain. Must be able to ride an off-road vehicle on established, difficult to easy multiple-use trails.
• Travel may be required periodically as a function of this position. In addition to travelling to the position’s regular work areas, travel may be needed to help other agency staff within other parts of the region. Some travel may be required for training.
• A valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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.

• At least two years’ experience supervising and evaluating employee or work crew performance.
• Experience in designing, producing, and providing presentations to the public and other agency staff.
• Experience using power tools and other common trail maintenance equipment.
• Possesses the ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

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.