Region 6 Director - Ems Band 3 - Exempt - *01024-24

Counties served: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, and Thurston.

We are seeking a seasoned and innovative strategic thinker, inclusive collaborator, and community leader committed to safeguarding and preserving Washington's natural environment.

This area encompasses a tapestry of diverse physical and community features, including pristine coastlines, bountiful salmon-producing streams and rivers, deep-water marine ports, dynamic urban hubs, multiple rural communities, and vast expanses of forests and farmlands.

As the Director's representative in the region, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the implementation of WDFW's mission to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems.

This position involves strategic leadership, coordination with Program Directors, and fostering effective communication to achieve shared goals.

If you are passionate about conservation and policy leadership, we invite you to contribute to the preservation of Washington's natural resources in this impactful role.

A herd of Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti) settles in the grass of an open field. Credit-WDFW

With that in mind,

You will be responsible for resolving complex regional management issues, the Regional Director in Region 6 will collaborate with state and federal agencies, tribes, and the public under the guidance of the Director.

Picture yourself,

In this role, you will be at the forefront of representing the Director federal, Washington and Oregon State, thirteen Tribal Nations, local and elected officials; residents, environmental and industry groups; and the regulated community resolving cross-program issues with stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong Tribal relationships, building interdisciplinary solutions to natural resource issues. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the regional landscape and making decisions that directly influence operations at the regional office.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork,

And you are excited to take on the responsibility of working at the executive level with colleagues throughout the state to shape regional conservation. You will play a critical coordination and leadership role in agency high-profile work like land acquisitions, finding solutions amongst stakeholders, fish protection regulatory authority and ensuring resilient coastal communities. We invite you to be a key player in resolving complex issues and contributing to the success of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Barred owl directing traffic near McLane Trail- Credit- Public- Emma Gordham

As our Region 6 Director you will be,

Responsible for:

• Resolving regional management issues with other state or federal agencies, tribes, and public with Director
• Resolving cross-program issues within the region
• Developing, prioritizing, and administering the operating budget allotted to the region.
• Prioritizing land acquisitions and access development projects within the region
• Prioritizing capital budget projects within the region
• Decisions that affect operations in the regional office including personnel and administrative matters.
• Decides which regional issues should be brought to the Director's Office or agency Executive Management Team for resolution and recommends a course of action.

Position has shared accountability for:

• Deviations from budget authority.
• Resolution of unresolved conflicts between regions and headquarters.
• Unresolved conflicts with agency policy decisions.
• Decisions which may conflict with the Governor's Office or state policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• As an exempt employee, incumbent is expected to be available to work as needed beyond normal (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 30% tele-work schedule.Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to recruitmentteam@dfw.wa.gov. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Regular travel, including overnight stays is required. Travel to agency headquarters in Olympia can be expected on a routine basis.

What does "EMS" mean? Exempt Management Service (EMS) is the term used to identify positions exempt from state civil service law. These positions do not have the same rights as classified positions. A position can be designated exempt either by statute or by the Director of State HR at the request of the Governor or other elected official.

For more information, please visit the following website: What does exempt from state civil service law mean? civil-service-law

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Competencies:

• A demonstrated commitment to fish, wildlife, and resource management.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with federal, state, local, and tribal government officials, elected officials, the media, special interest groups, and other constituents and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively, facilitating team approaches to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws as they apply to tribal treaty fishing and hunting rights.

Please note- Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov 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.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to recruitmentteam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at recruitmentteam@dfw.wa.gov
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

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 please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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