• Assigned conservation districts in creating and implementing policies and programs which improve their ability to benefit natural resources;
• Recommend management strategies to district supervisors relating to planning, budgeting, personnel, and interagency coordination;
• Perform field audits of district programs. Position also assists with the implementation and operation of particular agency programs.

Duties

• Builds and maintains effective working relations with each District Supervisor;
• Provides/facilitates board member development of knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill their responsibilities, through SCC delivery of products, tools, and training; and
• Assists with connecting board members with their area, state and national associations, and SCC.

• Assists in the creation of “Learning Institute” and provides training for increasing employee knowledge, skills, & abilities, including measuring the effectiveness of the program;
• Builds and maintains effective working relations with key district employees; and
• Assists employees with operating effectively with others, including resolution of issues.

• Helps districts create and maintain effective working relationships with community, clients, and partner agencies and organizations;
• Provides districts with examples, methods, facilitation, and resources to connect land managers, stakeholders, and the natural resources needs through district program planning & implementation; and
• Encourages and coordinates resource conservation activities between county, state, and federal units of government and the conservation districts.

• Facilitates and assures completion of the district long range, annual planning, annual reporting, and budget activities;
• Provides model guidance (prevention) and direct assistance (based upon that guidance) to districts on common procedural requirements and issues (examples include – elections, appointments, accounting, other);
• Provides direct assistance to districts utilizing an evaluation tool that would include modules on financial, operations, governance, program delivery, relationships, and agreements with partners;
• Facilitates information sharing regarding other district programs and operations;
• Serves as the principal Commission link between conservation districts and SCC on programs affecting conservation districts and their cooperators; and
• Plans, directs and coordinates special projects for the Commission and for conservation districts including, but not limited to, supervision of the preparation of grant proposals for conservation districts as well as utilizing and coordinating available support functions from within the Commission or from other appropriate outside agencies and organizations.

• Assists other SCC staff and Executive Director with critical information needs (significant change(s) in the district, state audits, suspected fraud and misappropriation, major accidents, other issues) and issues resolution by utilizing the lead role structure for information sharing.

• Provides effective operations, administration, and reporting detail (including: Email management, time sheets, travel vouchers, leave slips, vehicle reports, unanticipated requests from other SCC staff, new staff training, research, and operations issues); and
• Develops work plans necessary to implement the goals and objectives of this position.

Qualifications
Required

• The position requires a working knowledge of laws, policies and procedures which impact Conservation Districts.
• The position requires a clear understanding of larger state and federal policies which impact the direction of Commission and conservation district programs as well as an ability to translate those larger imperatives into appropriate recommendations for district boards of supervisors.
• Demonstrated proficiency with WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, ACCESS, INTERNET
• Proficiency in time management and managing multiple activities.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to visit conservation districts across the state, including overnight travel.
• Presentation experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Hold a valid Driver’s License free from serious traffic violations.

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies.

• Awareness of purposes and activities of the state’s 45 conservation districts.
• Knowledge of State laws, policies and other applicable guidelines
• A Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience. Additional applicable work experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the educational requirements.

Supplemental Information
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A list of at least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers.

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY:

• The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the “duties summary” section of the application.
• By submitting materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov

The State of Washington is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We encourage women, veterans, people of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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