Deadline: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Washington State Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Policy/Administrative Job Type: Full Time Location: Washington Location Detail: North Bend, WA Job Description: Natural Areas Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 4 (NRS4) Recruitment #2024-5-6191 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: South Puget Sound Region - North Bend, WA. Location flexibility may be available and considered Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Relocation Compensation may be available and considered Responsibilities: The Natural Areas Manager serves as the region expert in the management of natural areas. This position manages the region’s natural areas program in the South Puget Sound Region and leads or supports maintenance, restoration, education, and conservation efforts on eight Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCAs) and twelve Natural Area Preserves (NAPs), totaling about 38,000 acres across the region. This position is responsible for standards, guidance, and consultation with region staff in managing these areas while also evaluating proposals to expand existing natural areas and designate new ones. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental or land use planning, natural resource management, forestry, conservation, biology, geography, or a closely related field; AND at least two years of professional experience developing and/or practicing land management for conservation, restoration, or preservation outcomes; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. At least one year of experience implementing and tracking budgets for grant or capital projects: Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Salary: $64,104.00 - $86,160.00 Annually Benefits: DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include: Commitment to organizational health and wellness Work/life balance DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.) Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more Leadership that empowers and supports employees Professional development opportunities Educational and career development aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information. Relocation Compensation may be available and considered How to Apply: Contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov with any questions. View a complete position description with full application instructions at the linked web page or visit dnr.wa.gov/jobs. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4520246/natural-areas-manager-natural-resource-specialist-4-nrs4?department[0]=Dept.%20of%20Natural%20Resources&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
