Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

Olympic Region has an opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic leader to join our team as the Assistant Region Manager – Wildfire and Forest Practices. This position assists and supports the Region Manager in implementing Region and Division objectives.

The Assistant Region Manager – Wildfire and Forest Practices is responsible for implementing agency policies and procedures, and for administering the Region’s Fire Management, Forest Practices, and Olympic Correctional Camp programs on approximately 1.5 million acres of public and private forestland within Olympic Region (Clallam, Jefferson, and north Grays Harbor counties).

In this role, you will you will apply excellent supervisory, organizational management, and communication skills to lead and coach diverse professional staff in our Wildfire, Forest Practices, and Olympic Camp sections. In this role, you will help create and maintain an inspiring team environment with a culture of open communication and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your can-do attitude and problem solving abilities along with your natural resource management skills to contribute to the success of our knowledgeable and effective team.

What we will trust you with:

Who are we looking for?

The right candidate has:

OR
An associate’s degree in forest management or natural resources management or a related field; and eight years of professional level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of land and resource management, personnel management and wildfire suppression.

Key Knowledge and Skills, General:  

• Knowledge in personnel management principles and merit system rules.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices and procedures.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in staff month and dollar budget development.
• Skills in assessing training needs.
• Skills in agreement and contract negotiations.

Key Knowledge and Skills, Forestry, Fire and Camps

• Knowledge of forest management objectives, timber management planning and silvicultural principles.
• Experience implementing Washington Forest Practices rules, laws and practices and associated agency policies.
• Knowledge of logging and forest road construction practices.
• Experience with wildfire prevention and suppression practices and tactics.
• Skills in managing complex fire incidents.
• Knowledge of Department of Corrections’ policies, procedures and protocols relative to camp operations and inter-agency use of inmates on work crews.

These knowledge and skills are demonstrated through the ability of the incumbent to:

• Work under minimal supervision within the context of broad agency policies.
• Provide support to the Region Manager in carrying out Region and Division objectives.
• Provide second level-supervision over multiple work units with one or more supervisors.
• Use a mix of tactical and strategic thinking to address various budget, fixed asset, human resource and customer service issues.
• Develop, recommend, and implement agency strategies, policies, and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and organizations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct.
• Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups.
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance and mutual regard.
• Convey clear persuasive messages that are effective.
• Respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• Influence others within the organization to be excited, enthused, and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
• Creates and nurtures a performance-based culture and takes steps to build a cohesive and results-oriented team.
• Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight, and seeks and responds to opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the organization’s purposes. Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences.

The Location:

One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your duty station offers the opportunity to split time between Forks and Port Angeles (two or more days of the workweek is spent in Forks) or work in Forks full- time. DNR affords employees the opportunity for a work-life integration, so you can enjoy the surroundings you are living and working in. Forks is located in the Olympic Rain Forest between the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Port Angeles is close to the Straits of Juan de Fuca. In both places, there are a large number of cultural and outdoor activities to partake in: quaint towns to explore, fishing, surfing, and hiking mountains or the coast line to name a few. For more information on both Forks and Port Angeles, click here: https://www.visitportangeles.com/; https://forkswa.com/

At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life.  At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.

What makes DNR a great place to work?

• Transitioning to a modern work environment
• Mobile work
• Infants at work program
• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• A comprehensive benefit package that 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.

Application Process

To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

• You must attach the following:
  • A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • A resume including the names of three to five professional references

Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents or complete the entire online application, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

Questions?  Please contact Mona Griswold at (360) 640-2882, or email Mona.griswold@dnr.wa.gov or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.