• Manage the development of the Chehalis Basin Aquatic Species Restoration Plan.
• Coordinate with ASRP Project Implementation Manager to ensure process for design and construction of restoration projects are consistent with the ASRP and guidance of the ASRP Steering Committee.
• Facilitate external and internal technical reviews of near-term restoration projects and actions to ensure appropriate technical review has been completed and compatibility with existing/emerging restoration strategies.
• Ensure completion of contract deliverables for WDFW contracts.
• Lead and facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations, including the ASRP Steering Committee.
• Work closely with the Office of the Chehalis Basin to ensure consistency with the overall Chehalis Basin Strategy, environmental review, timelines, budget and on-going flood prevention efforts.
• Facilitate subcommittees of the ASRP Steering Committee and Science and Review Team to include relevant policies, available science, adaptive management, effectiveness, and compliance monitoring elements of the restoration plan.
• Coordinate and provide internal and external briefings and consultation for senior staff, scientists, and stakeholders on planning progress, policies and legal issues.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of the Chehalis Basin in addressing proposed legislation associated with the Chehalis restoration planning effort.
• Working closely with consultants, write chapters of the restoration plan, and incorporate written materials from projects scientists, tribal scientists, and the public.

The incumbent must have and maintain knowledge of:

• Complex natural resource management and planning principles, environmental laws, policies and programs concerning state resource development; governmental administrative structure at local, tribal, state, and federal levels; environmental, social and other problems affecting development of federal, tribal and state natural resource management programs; methods and objectives of natural resources planning.

Ability to:

• Accept responsibility for, and lead, major program activities; interpret and apply agency policy; develop long- range work plans, think conceptually, observe and interpret trends, analyze data, identify key relationships, draw logical conclusions, and maintain effective working relationships with governmental officials; address large groups and write effectively; supervise staff and manage major program activities.

In addition, the incumbent will possess and maintain the following behavioral competencies:
Customer focus:

• Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.
• Puts the customer first, making excellent customer service a high priority.
• Knows his/her customers and their expectations; anticipates, assesses and responds timely to changing customer needs.
• Consistently goes beyond basic service expectations to help customers implement complete solutions.
• Regularly takes action to solicit feedback and ensure needs have been fully met.
• Provides status reports and updates on progress to customers.
• Makes extra effort to meet or exceed customer needs, expectations.
• Searches out ways to enhance customer satisfaction by improving efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Gains customer confidence and trust by making sure that long-term needs are met.
• Recognizes adverse customer reactions and develops better alternatives.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
A Master’s degree or above with major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.
AND
Five years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

• Managing Projects and Programs – Effectively organizes multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
• Verbal and Written Communications – Effectively conveys ideas and information using spoken language and written language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience/reader.
• Writing – Writes documents and project synopsis for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitating Others – Coordinates and leads small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
• Analysis – Uses data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
• Planning – Logically integrates various ideas, intentions, and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions.

• Work is performed in an office and outdoor environment.  Office work includes reading, writing, phone and computer use.
• Must have the ability to operate a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license.  Fieldwork may require the knowledge of operating GPS, clinometer, and digital camera.
• Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. five days a week.  These hours are flexible to accommodate seasonal workload or additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• 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: Capable of walking over rough terrain for short distances (? 1 mile) regularly or occasionally over long distances (several miles).
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours as necessary to complete assignments.  May include extended travel and evening or overnight trips.

Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish and Wildlife Professionals (WAFWP).  As a condition of employment you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational 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, ensuring you complete the Work History experience section of the online application and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

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

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.