COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION SPECIALIST 4 *09055W
SALARY: $3,819.00 – $5,010.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 09/16/14
CLOSING DATE: 10/02/14 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to protecting native fish and wildlife, and
providing sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities for millions of residents and visitors.
Working throughout the state, WDFW’s employees–field biologists, enforcement officers, land stewards, lab
technicians, customer service representatives and others—manage hundreds of fish and wildlife species,
maintain nearly a million acres of public wildlife lands, provide opportunities for recreational and commercial
fishing, wildlife viewing and hunting, protect and restore habitat and enforce laws that protect fish and wildlife
resources. Find out more about us and the important work we are a part of at www.wdfw.wa.gov.
Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4
(Permanent)
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is recruiting to fill one full time, permanent, Community Outreach and
Environmental Education Specialist 4 position located in the Wildlife Program, Hunter Education Division. The
duty station is the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, located at 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA
98501. The area of coverage for the position includes all of Region 6, which is comprised of Clallam,
Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Mason, Kitsap, Thurston, Pierce and Pacific counties.
The position reports directly to the Hunter Education Division Manager in Olympia. This position is required to
coordinate directly with the Region 6 Wildlife Program Manager, Enforcement Captain, Conflict Specialists and
Lands Division staff, and functions as a regional staff member to ensure priority volunteer needs are addressed
at the regional level. The position is also required to consult with the WDFW Volunteer Program Manager
relative to volunteer coordination policies and procedures.
The WDFW Wildlife Program strives to build participation and partnership with the public and other
state/federal/tribal agencies to a better understanding of benefits wildlife brings to Washington State. The
Hunter Education Division works with volunteer certified Hunter Education instructors to deliver training thatJob Bulletin
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promotes safe, ethical, responsible hunting practices to maintain the heritage of hunting in Washington. The
Division works with certified Master Hunter Permit Program volunteers to address priority needs of WDFW
related to wildlife and habitat management, recreational access, management of agency wildlife areas and
water access sites, hunter recruitment and retention, improving landowner/sportsmen relations, providing
accurate information about programs to the public, and the collection of resource management data.
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DUTIES:
1. Facilitate and direct the implementation of Hunter Education:
· Direct, coordinate and assist volunteer Hunter Education instructors in successfully
implementing the Hunter Education Program;
· Ensure implementation of Hunter Education Policies and Procedures by instructors, and
conduct routine evaluations of Hunter Education teaching teams;
· Recruit, train, and certify new Hunter Education instructors using publicized orientation
meetings, structured training, and certification using the pre-service training process;
· Assist with development, refinement and implementation of training programs for Hunter
Education instructors;
· Assist the Hunter Education Division Manager with identification of issues and concerns, and
recommend solutions and priorities for program improvement;
· Establish and facilitate a regional traveling team of quality Hunter Education instructors to
deliver Hunter Education classes to address underserved areas;
· Participate in the Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC) process, and advise
the Hunter Education Division Manager on prioritizing and resolving issues identified by the
IAC;
· Function as member of Hunter Education Division team, participate in staff meetings and
provide weekly progress reports;
· Plan and implement public outreach to communicate and promote program services, including
the use of WDFW social media;
· Participate in keeping the Instructor webpage up-to-date;
· Special projects as assigned.
2. Plan, promote (including using WDFW social media), coordinate and facilitate volunteer opportunities
and activities, including volunteer recruitment, screening, management, recognition and reporting, for
the following programs:
· Master Hunter Permit Program;
· Citizen Science projects pertaining to terrestrial wildlife related projects;
· ALEA projects benefiting terrestrial wildlife;
· Projects benefiting terrestrial wildlife funded through State Wildlife Grants and the sale of
Personal License Plates;
· Regional priority wildlife related projects.
3. Coordinate volunteer activities in CERVIS (on-line volunteer management software) for wildlife-related
projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
· Proof of U.S. citizenship
· A valid Washington or other State Driver’s License.
· No prior arrests, convictions, or pending convictions related to sexual abuse, child abuse or domestic
violence.
· No convictions or pending convictions that preclude the possession or handling of firearms.
· Certification as a Washington Hunter Education instructor or the willingness to obtain such certification
within 3 months of employment (candidates may be required to undergo a criminal background check)
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Experience working independently and interacting with the public and agency volunteers without direct
supervision.
· Ability to manage and prioritize work load using good time management skillsJob Bulletin
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· Ability to be responsive to high internal and external demands for coordination and communication, and
to deliver work products.
· Ability to positively and constructively solve complex issues and concerns.
· Ability to handle public complaints in a positive manner.
· Work effectively in a team setting and also provide leadership.
· Ability to work directly with WDFW Regional Staff, the public, Hunter Education volunteers, Master
Hunter Permit Program volunteers, and WDFW volunteers
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences in both written and
spoken word.
Desired
· A Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Natural Resources, Communication, Education or related field;
OR comparable combination of graduate education and experience; OR comparable job experience.
· Certification as a Washington Master Hunter; OR comparable experience working with the Master
Hunter Permit Program.
· Experience developing and implementing training programs.
· Experience working with and managing volunteers.
· Experience working as a natural resource volunteer.
· Experience with promoting collaborative efforts and meeting project needs via coordination with
constituent groups (e.g. various non-profits, land trusts, local governments, etc.)
· Knowledge and experience of hunting, fishing, and non-consumptive outdoor recreation (e.g. bird
watching, botanizing, hiking, etc.)
· Possession of a Federal Firearms License (FFL): OR comparable experience and knowledge of
firearms and hunting equipment.
· Understanding of how to navigate through WDFW policies, procedures, rules and laws.
· Ability to develop policies and procedures.
· Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer software including Outlook, Word, Power
Point, Excel , Internet Explorer and other search engines.
· Ability to follow policies and procedures when resolving disciplinary and accountability issues with
volunteers.
Experience is based on full time equivalency (i.e., 40 or more hours/week). Part time work is prorated (e.g., 20
hours/week for 6 years = 3 years of experience).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
WORKING CONDITIONS
The successful candidate must be willing and able to:
· Work in an open office environment and in the field, at times in inclement weather
· Occasionally work hours outside of the regular 8:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday work hours,
including evenings and weekends
· Travel up to 30% of the time including occasional overnight trips to evaluate/train Hunter Education
Teaching Teams and assist in course delivery, facilitate/evaluate volunteer projects, attend Hunter
Education Instructor Advisory Committee meetings, conferences, etc.
· Work with professional resource managers, commissioned law enforcement officers, volunteers, and
the public
UNION
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of
Fish and Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP). As a condition
of employment you must either join the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals and pay
union dues, or pay the union a representation or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay
status.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attached the following
to your profile before completing the on-line application:
· A cover letter describing how you meet each of the desired qualifications above (a generic cover letter
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· A current resume (please make it succinct)
· Three professional references (personal references to not count as professional)
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. E-mailed
documents will not be accepted 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.