The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission.

WDFW is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities dependent on viable fish and wildlife populations. Each day, WDFW employees facilitate fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors. WDFW’s employees–field and laboratory biologists, geneticists, research scientists, hatchery professionals, policy experts, fully commissioned law enforcement officers, land stewards, lab technicians, property acquisition specialists, customer service representatives and others work throughout the state. WDFW employees protect and restore critical habitat, strive to facilitate species recovery when necessary, and manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species. WDFW employees maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands. They interpret, apply and enforce state and federal laws and collaborate with stakeholders to protect fish and wildlife resources. Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov.

Wildlife Regional Program Manager (WMS2)
(Permanent)

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting to fill one full time, permanent, Wildlife Regional Program Manager (WMS2) position. The position is located at 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek in Snohomish County.

This position manages the Wildlife Program in Region 4 and is the Program’s policy spokesperson and representative in the Region.  This position reports to the Deputy Assistant Director of the Wildlife Program and is also responsible for supporting the Agency’s Regional Director in major agency initiatives and resolving regional and cross-regional issues.  The incumbent is a member of the Agency’s Senior Management Team, the Regional Staff and the Wildlife Program’s Senior Management Team.

This position is responsible for management of the Wildlife Program in Region 4 (Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties).  The incumbent is the point-person for inter- and intra-program coordination, communications and decision making at the regional level.  The incumbent is responsible for the supervision, accountability and professional development of 9 direct reporting employees and 18 indirect program employees, in addition to managing the operations for the Wildlife Program in Region 4 (budget allotments).  This position is accountable for all personnel, budget and policy implementation, operations, interagency liaison, regional integration of program direction, and decision-making responsibilities within the region to ensure consistency with Wildlife Program and agency policy and budget parameters.

• Directing Regional Wildlife Program personnel, budget, and resources to address Agency strategic goals and meet Wildlife Program and Agency policy.
• Preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems management while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities on 2 Wildlife Area Complexes that include over 20 separate wildlife area units and over 40,000 acres.
• Managing game species and regulating hunting opportunity to provide sustainable wildlife recreation in Region 4.
• Responsible for managing nongame species, including state and federal listed species and other state species of conservation concern to preserve, protect, and perpetuate wildlife while providing sustainable non-consumptive wildlife recreational in Region 4.
• Serving on the Wildlife Program Senior Management Team as well as the Regional Management Team to develop program or agency policy recommendations.
• Serving as the Wildlife Program point-person for inter and intra-program coordination, communications, and decision making at the regional level.
• Serving as the Wildlife Program tribal liaison in Region 4.
• Responding to legislative and other elected official enquirers germane to Wildlife Program activities in Region 4.
• Providing technical assistance to private landowners for preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife and ecosystems management while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities on private lands.
• Developing work plans and supervising staff to ensure regional integration of Program direction.

• Advanced principles and techniques of wildlife management.
• Ability to manage priorities and activities of multiple divisions and sections within the Wildlife Program.
• Thorough comprehension of methods and standards of habitat and land management.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory bureaucracy for land management activity.
• Management and leadership skills necessary to supervise and lead professional/career employees.
• Long-term planning, budget development and monitoring, establishes work unit goals and objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination skills with intra- and inter-agency multidisciplinary teams.
• Independent decision making skills in response to internal and external agency issues.
• The ability to network with constituents and diverse interests and affect the political process.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the biology of the wildlife species that occur in the region, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
• Position must have a working knowledge of merit system rules, state and federal wildlife rules and regulations, and agency policy.

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies.
Graduate degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or related field.  A minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience with a demonstrated ability to establish and accomplish goals and objectives, communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, and manage a diverse professional staff in order to balance and negotiate complex and sensitive issues in an environment of competing interests.  A proven ability to manage diverse budgets and proven fiscal responsibility, with strong planning and organizational experience and leadership in a changing environment.

Leadership Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leading Change                                          Leading People

o    Creative and Innovative                         Human Capital Manager

o    External Awareness                               Performance Manager

o    Flexible                                                Conflict Manager

o    Resilient                                               Leverages Diversity

o    Strategic Thinker                                   Develops Others

o    Visionary                                              Team Building

Results Driven                                             Business Acumen

o    Accountable                                           Financial Manager

o    Customer Service Oriented                     Technology Manager

o    Decisiveness

o    Problem solver                                      Building Coalitions

o    Technical Credibility                               Partner

o    Politically Savvy                                    Influencer and Negotiator

• This position works in an office setting that includes reading, writing, phone, and computer use and may include travel for field duties. Typical hours are 8 to 5 M-F, although duties occasionally require work in excess of 40 hours.
• Must have the ability to operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license. Physical, environmental, or mental demands of key work: Must be able to drive a vehicle to conduct field review of project sites.
• Health, Safety or Administrative Requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours as necessary to complete assignments.  May include extended travel and evening or overnight trips.

How to Apply
To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov.
If you do not fill out the application profile employment history section and provide references in the application profile, then please attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualification of this position (generic cover letters will not be accepted)
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Please ATTACH a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted). Failure to attach a cover letter will eliminate you from continuing to compete for the position.

Please note:  Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.

Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail.  You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process.  In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.

Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience” section of your application in NeoGov. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.