Riparian Plant Propagation Program Manager

Riparian Plant Propagation Program Manager

Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm

Remote

Who we are: 

The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is a non-regulatory state agency that supports and coordinates our state’s 45 conservation districts and administers voluntary conservation programs. Together, the SCC and conservation districts provide incentive-based services that empower people across Washington to take actions that keep natural resources and working lands healthy for all.

What you will be doing:

You will be a valued team member working to coordinate and help develop the SCC’s new Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP), which is intended to increase propagation of native trees and shrubs for use in riparian restoration projects statewide. The RPPP Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and growing the RPPP.

Duties

Some of the duties include:

Coordinating nurseries and restoration partners: 

RPPP development and implementation:

• Assist in the development of RPPP policies and procedures
• Develop and distribute RFPs to support propagation, cultivation, and restoration of native riparian trees and shrubs
• Conduct site visits of native plant holding locations and restoration sites to ensure that trees and shrubs are cared for and planted at their intended sites.
• Conduct research and analyzes data to identify native riparian tree and shrub needs and participant eligibility for continued program participation
• Assist in writing reports documenting how funds were expended and how trees and shrubs have been used

Program Communications Support:

• Develop new resources for and updates to the RPPP webpage
• Assists with SCC Communication team to highlight program and its successes

General Organizational Support Responsibilities:

• Participate in and contribute to all-staff meetings and agency-wide initiatives such as strategic planning
• Participate in and contribute to the organizational initiatives to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across the organization and in our programmatic work

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree major study in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agronomy, or related field

AND 

Four (4) years professional experience in horticulture, environmental science, natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or other closely related field

OR

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, environmental science, agronomy, or related field

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience in horticulture, environmental science, natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or other closely related field

OR

Six (6) years of professional experience in horticulture, environmental science, natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or other closely related field

A Master’s degree will substitute for two years of experience and a Ph.D. degree will substitute for all of the required experience, provided the field of major study was in the specific specialty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong project management, coordination, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of horticulture industry
• Familiarity and/or experience with riparian habitat restoration
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Gather and organize information
• Strong writing ability

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, (no more than 2 pages) explaining how you have prepared yourself for this position.
• A current resume or CV, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

NOTE: By submitting these 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. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please reach out to the HR Office at HRVV@des.wa.gov if you need information on medical or religious accommodation. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.

Opportunity for All: 

The Washington State Conservation Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

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

Veterans Preference:

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran’s Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Ebony.Ware@des.wa.gov or email jobs@des.wa.gov.

Link to source

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3771672/riparian-plant-propagation-program-manager