Olympic Region Manager
Recruitment #2023-9-1710
Full-time, Exempt, Non-represented position
Location: Olympic Region- Forks, WA
Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $112,700.00 - $131,447.00 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $112,700 - $138,366 Annually

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/20/23. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. 

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Would you like to be part of an organization committed to realizing a bright future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive? Are you ready to meet the challenges of a changing climate and ever-increasing demands on our natural resources? Do you hold equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice as important and inseparable values vital to mission accomplishment? Do you enjoy helping others grow and reach their full potential? Would you like to live and work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth? Well, this may be your dream job! We are the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and we are looking for the right person to lead the team of 165 permanent and seasonal employees who comprise DNR’s Olympic Region.

What we will trust you with:

• Lead the team that delivers DNR’s mission in the Olympic Region: manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
• Safeguard the health, well-being, and productivity of the Region staff.
• Demonstrate safety as the region’s highest operational priority.
• Infuse principles and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice into all aspects of Region operations.
• Support, inspire, and guide the Region staff as they work to accomplish DNR’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

•  Serve as the Commissioner of Public Lands’ chief representative within the geographic boundaries of the Olympic Region;
• Serve as a member of DNR’s Senior Leadership Team;
• Provide outstanding leadership for a Region staff of 130 permanent employees and 35 seasonal firefighters;
• Oversee implementation of DNR’s natural resource management and protection programs within the Region;
• Implement a proactive workplace safety program to improve employee safety awareness and reduce accidents and injuries;
• Lead and coach implementation of DNR’s equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice initiatives by Region staff;
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships and communications with elected officials, local governments, Indian Tribes, regional offices of other state and federal agencies, and stakeholder groups; and
• Develop and ensure proper utilization of a $29 million biennial operating budget.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree AND ten years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of natural resource management and personnel management.
• Key Knowledge
  • Knowledge of organizational leadership principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and change management practices and processes. 
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of natural resource management.
  • Knowledge of wildfire prevention and suppression practices, and the Incident Command System (ICS). 
  • Familiarity with Washington's Forest Practices Act and Rules.
  • Familiarity with Washington State‘s legislative process.
  • Familiarity with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) as these apply to the Department of Natural Resources.
    
    
• Key Skills
  • Experience-based ability to lead a large organization.
  • Strong commitment to ethical leadership and the goals of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice.
  • Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience-based ability to guide a team through deadline and workload pressures, and to resolve competing workload demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve tough problems. 
  • Experience-based ability to develop and implement large budgets.
  • Strong safety awareness and orientation.