Please see the following website for full job posting and application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2247967/executive-director-exempt?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Description

This posting is Open Until Filled.
Application review will begin on Monday, November 19, 2018.
The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time, so it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Duties

As the Executive Director of the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC), you will be a member of the Governor’s Natural Resources Cabinet and will collaborate and coordinate with the Governor’s policy staff and Executive Branch on natural resource issues.  You will serve on other agency policy bodies and be a member of Results Washington (https://www.results.wa.gov/). You will collaborate with other agency directors to determine strategic initiatives and efficiencies that can result in partnerships that better address natural resource needs.  In this role, you will be responsible for developing an operational plan, including objectives and results expected. You will manage a staff of 22 FTEs; oversee operations, including the development of the agency budget for submittal to the Office of Financial Management, and implement a biennial budget in excess of $38 million.

You will provide our governing Board of Commissioners a broad understanding of issues facing natural resources in Washington State, recommendations on program development, risk assessments, and communicate positions to the 485 conservation district supervisors and staff across the state.  The Conservation Commission’s Board consists of 10 members, two of whom are Governor Appointees.  You will provide necessary leadership to bring together diverse partnerships across the natural resources spectrum. This includes other state agencies, federal agencies, tribal governments, local governments, and the state’s 45 conservation districts.
In addition, you will be responsible for the oversight and governance of each of the 45 conservation districts’ volunteer boards of supervisors — each of which has five members — including approving their elections and appointments.  The SCC is responsible for providing funding to these 45 conservation districts across the state. You will submit the funding allocations to the Commission’s governing body for affirmation. The 45 conservation districts utilize these funds for operations and salaries of the 235 employees statewide and for projects implemented by landowners to improve and enhance water, air, soil, plants, animals, humans, energy, and working lands. The result is to improve and protect the health of our natural resources, including their economic viability and sustainability, and cultural role in our state.

Qualifications

The requirements for this position will include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in natural resources, agriculture, or related field.
• Staff management experience, including management of remotely located staff;
• Experience in dealing with local units of government, the legislature and the Governor’s office
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communication planning; program development and project management; stakeholder management and group dynamics; ; and performing in a high-stress, high-demand environment.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated senior/executive-level management/leadership skills that include active listening, the ability to make quick and consistently accurate decisions, creating and maintaining a collaborative work environment, developing effective coaching and mentoring programs, and directing and overseeing change.
• Knowledge of legislative process, ability to address media, and prepare and present material in a variety of methods to various audiences.

Supplemental Information

We are looking for someone who will be an active participant in improving our great state — someone who wants to work with an awesome office team who values the “Big Picture” and will do everything to help you be successful.  Additional bonuses to the job includes:  a flexible schedule, a variety of challenging duties and responsibilities (you won’t get bored!), traveling across the state, and did we mention the awesome staff you will have?  If this is YOU, please apply today!

As you can see, this isn’t your typical posting where we require you to fill out a long application.  We value your time and would love to hear more about why you are interested in this position.  All you need to be considered for this opportunity is to attach:

• Cover Letter: We want to know more about you!  Tell us how you meet the requirements for this position and what you will bring to our agency.
• A resume detailing your past experience and education as it relates to the position.
• Only a few minutes of your time to create your profile (name, address, phone) and answer a few supplemental questions attached to this application

And that’s it!

The Washington State Conservation Commission celebrates our differences, and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or 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.