Some of what you will enjoy doing will include:

• Working across agency programs and with external partners (tribal, state, federal, local, NGO and business) on major planning and policy initiatives.
• Considering, initiating, and leading work related to adaptively managing our framework for recovery, including strategic planning that comprehensively addresses and reflects cross-cutting issues, Near Term Actions (NTAs), and ongoing work that constitute the bulk of regional recovery efforts.
• Contributing to the development of a robust gap analysis to identify gaps and provide solutions for addressing barriers to recovery.
• Drafting updates the full Action Agenda including both the Implementation and Comprehensive Plan components.
• Tracking and evaluating proposed comments and amendments to the Action Agenda (This may include coordinating public comment periods, and agency and partner responses to public comments, and adapting the Action Agenda as needed).
• Working with Science and Evaluation staff on reporting, monitoring and effectiveness evaluations relating to the Action Agenda.
• Working with communications team to support communications (e.g. website, announcements and other communications) and editing of Action Agenda update.
• Preparing materials for internal and external meetings (including executive board meetings) and ensure follow up tasks are completed.
• Supporting the roll-out and coordination of Near Term Action (NTA) development and review processes.
• Supporting the design, implementation and reporting of 2018 Action Agenda Review to understand any concerns and inform improvements to future Action Agenda processes and contents.
• Representing the agency in external venues to coordinate and influence the work of partners, elicit input on agency priorities, policies and programs.
• Planning and facilitating meetings and workshops for a wide range of partners and stakeholders on sensitive and complex issues.
• Taking meeting minutes, write meeting summaries and follow-up on identified next steps.
• Participating in internal meetings and workgroups related to the Action Agenda and associated planning activities.
• Maintaining a communication conduit with respective staff, partners and stakeholders

REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, natural resources, public policy, planning, public administration or related field;
• 3 years related professional experience; public sector experience preferred;
• 2 years of interdisciplinary program/complex project management;
• 2 years direct experience in strategic planning and implementation, particularly in the natural resource or environmental sector;
• A work history demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility; and
• Substantive knowledge of the issues in which the Puget Sound Partnership is involved.

PREFERRED:

• A master’s degree in environmental management, natural resources, public policy, planning, public administration or related field;
• Five (5) or more years of related professional experience, including some relevant professional experience working at various levels of government.  Experience with treaty tribes is especially helpful;
• Experience in a complex, public sector work environment, including science-policy decision making; and
• Experience participating in the development or implementation of an Action Agenda, salmon recovery plan, local Ecosystem Recovery Plan, or Implementation Strategy.

The preferred candidate will also demonstrate following competencies:

• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Program Administration: Ability to develop and oversee a portfolio of projects, including developing and managing budgets, grants and contracts; and ensuring accountability and high quality results.
• Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation: understands and can apply this tool, particularly as defined and employed by the Puget Sound Partnership.
• Creative Thinking: Applies innovative, strategic, and critical thinking skills to propose solutions to complex problems, remaining focused on outcomes.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing why you want to work at the Partnership and how your skills and experience have prepared you for this specific position.  Generic letters of interest are not acceptable.
• A current resume, detailing experience and education.
• A list of at least three (3) relevant professional references with current telephone numbers.

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Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8074 or jobs@des.wa.gov.
 
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.