Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for scheduling, planning, coordinating, and managing large, high-visibility application development and IT acquisition projects, including planning and managing resources. This position’s services help ensure that critical IT projects are planned, managed, and completed to achieve results that meet the business needs of the department as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in information technology, computer science, or related field AND a minimum of (7) seven years;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• (3) three years of experience managing full-scope technical projects.
• Completion of a certificate in project management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of multiple IT disciplines, such as data management, IT security principles, local and wide area networks, data storage, and application architecture principles.
• Knowledge of management principles with an emphasis on team building and effectiveness.
• Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC / Waterfall.

• Competent leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills, including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Accustomed to utilizing traditional PM and office productivity tools: MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint, and Smartsheet.
• Accustomed to working creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Successfully leads projects and programs consistently on time, on schedule, and within budget.
• Competent at presenting to executive sponsors, demonstrating adaptive communication skills, both written and oral, with technical and non-technical staff, at all levels of management.
• Accustomed to influencing and gaining buy-in from executives’ sponsors, team members, stakeholders, and peers.
• Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff.
• 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
    
    

• Telework or hybrid.
• Limited travel to regional offices, meetings, and training events.

• Master’s degree involving a major study in information systems technology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with ITIL, DevOps, or Lean IT.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience with LEAN management principles.
• Public sector information technology management experience.
• Public sector contracting experience.

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.