DNR Conservation Easement Program Manager Position

Position Description

Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve small forest landowners by compensating them for economic impacts of the Forest Practices Rules? The Forest Practices Division of Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Conservation Easement Program Manager to manage both the Forestry Riparian Easement Program (FREP) and the Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program (RHOSP).

This position is responsible for making recommendations to achieve program goals and objectives, managing allocation of program resources, ensuring budget is appropriately managed, setting and adjusting program priorities, and is consistently reviewing and ensuring program effectiveness. This position plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative, and productive working relationships within Forest Regulation Division Small Forest Landowner Office, small forest landowners, and with our external partners and collaborators.

This supervisory role is a key opportunity to role model leadership through demonstrating accountability, fostering positive, consistent, and iterative communication, exhibiting ability to be flexible as assignments and priorities change through the work week. The position directs, prioritizes, and supervises the work of one Lead Conservation Forester position (Natural Resource Specialist 3), one Cruiser position (Natural Resource Specialist 3), and one Property & Acquisition Specialist 2, in fulfilling program duties. This position is also a second line supervisor to 5 Natural Resource Specialists 2 Conservation Easement Forester positions.

This position works under the guidance of state regulations, agency policies and procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements. DNR is required by Washington State statute to implement these small forest landowner Conservation Easement Programs.

Compensation

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,812.00 – $7,817.00 Monthly

A complete description of benefits can be found here.

Application Information

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

Questions? Please contact KelliAnne Ricks at kellianne.ricks@dnr.wa.gov / (360) 480-9702 or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

A full copy of the job description can be found here.

Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.