• Manage grant funded acquisition, restoration, planning, projects and interagency agreements and contracts;
• Provide consulting services to public and private organizations in the development, preparation and management of salmon recovery grants;
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with grant requirements and resolve complex compliance issues;
• Prepare and present issues and recommendations to the SRFB;
• Prepare materials and conduct workshops and training materials for grant applicants and project sponsors.

What we desire:

Skills to:

• Provide guidance to individuals in order to assist with the resolution of complex and sensitive issues;
• Use effective decision-making, negotiation and problem solving processes and techniques.
• Collaboratively work with others to get to common solutions.

Knowledge of:

• Washington State natural resource issues;
• Salmon recovery projects and issues
• The nearshore and estuary environment
• Project phasing and design deliverables
• Grants management
• Various computer programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Word, Excel, etc.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aquatic sciences, forestry, natural resource management, planning, environmental studies, or a related field.

Three (3) years of professional level experience in one or more of the following:

• Acquiring land for conservation and/or restoration purposes (e.g., salmon habitat, riparian corridors, estuary reconnection);
• Restoring land for habitat purposes;
• Working in a natural resource field;
• Managing and monitoring compliance with contract requirements including various federal and state laws/regulations;

Demonstrated ability to manage contracts and ability to resolve complex, challenging and sensitive issues in aquatic sciences, forestry, natural resource management, planning, environmental studies, or a related field.

• Cover letter (no more than 2 pages in length) describing your interest in the position and what qualifications and skills you would bring to RCO.
• A current resume, detailing experience, education, and other relevant interests.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the application
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses.

Are you a veteran?
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Note: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.

For additional information on Veteran’s Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

Questions:
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email HR@rco.wa.gov or (360) 902-3000.

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