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Watershed Restoration Support Specialist, NRS3
Washington Department of Natural Resources
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Skagit County, WA, USA · Remote
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Watershed Restoration Support Specialist, NRS3 Recruitment #2023-9-A308 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position Location: Northwest Region- Sedro-Woolley, WA. Location and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $4,723.00 - $6,349.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/13/23. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a **Watershed Restoration Support Specialist **to help build, implement, and lead a new, innovative program to support salmon habitat restoration in Puget Sound watersheds and achieve key outcomes of our Snohomish Watershed Resilience Action Plan (WRAP). The Watershed Restoration Support Specialist will develop and recommend guidelines for a new pilot program, the Large Wood Supply Program (LWSP), with the goal of providing wood for habitat restoration projects in the Snohomish Basin. This is a unique opportunity to drive creation, from the ground up, of a pioneering conservation program.
The Watershed Restoration Support Specialist will be responsible for helping DNR identify means of filling a gap in the restoration supply chain to accelerate salmon restoration, promote watershed health, and achieve goals and deliverables outlined in the WRAP. Large woody material (LWM) installations are a critical component of salmon habitat improvement, but sourcing LWM for restoration is challenging and expensive, representing a significant barrier to increasing the pace of habitat restoration projects. As the agency responsible for managing and regulating forest resources in Washington State, DNR is uniquely positioned to help address this supply chain challenge.
With support from DNR staff, this position will identify the best mechanism(s) for sourcing wood that meets the needs of our salmon recovery partners, determine how to transport and store large wood, and select and oversee implementation of the initial habitat restoration installations utilizing wood provided by the agency. Additional duties include engaging with the broader WRAP team on strategic planning and stakeholder and tribal coordination to ensure the agency meets overall goals of advancing salmon recovery and watershed health at DNR. The successful applicant will work independently but in close coordination with the Snohomish Watershed Steward, the DNR Uplands Division, Executive Policy Advisors, and other internal and external partners to plan and implement this program.
Duties
Responsibilities: Implement DNR’s Pilot Large Wood Supply Program Tasks Include:
- Recommend guidelines for supplying LWM within DNR’s trust obligations.
- Identify LWM needs of restoration partners within the Snohomish Watershed and beyond.
- Use innovative solutions to address liability concerns and complex issues related to transportation and storage of LWM in the watershed.
- Engage with DNR land managers, private landowners, timber companies, and restoration partners to identify sources and potential placement of LWM for instream and estuary projects.
- Develop process and procedures to select and implement at least one pilot restoration project in the Snohomish Basin using wood provided by the Large Wood Supply Program.
- Manage contracts for in stream installation of LWM or other elements of the pilot project as needed.
- Engage in strategic planning with other DNR staff to identify opportunities to adaptively manage and grow the pilot program outside the Snohomish Watershed.
- Write and manage grants to provide supplemental funds to the LWSP.
- Build and maintain partnerships with restoration organizations in the Watershed and statewide.
Participate in WRAP Planning and Implementation Tasks Include:
- Support the broader Watershed Resilience Program and the Snohomish Watershed Resilience Action Plan through regular meetings and coordination with the Snohomish Watershed Steward, Policy staff, and other members of the WRAP team. This work may include strategic planning to advance programmatic goals, planning and prioritization of WRAP actions, reporting accomplishments, and engaging with local partners. This could also include identifying, scoping, and writing grant applications.
Communications, Outreach, and Coordination with Salmon Restoration Partners Tasks Include:
- Develop and share promotional materials with partners.
- Plan and implement workshops with project managers.
- Attend and present to meetings of the salmon/watershed/restoration community.
- Present about the Large Wood Supply Program at professional conferences.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree AND two years of experience in environmental science, natural resource management, forestry, fisheries, wildlife science, marine science, environmental engineering, land use or environmental planning, or other relevant field. OR A combination of education and or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple partners and funding sources.
- Experience with natural resource management and/or habitat restoration, or knowledge of natural resource laws, policies, and programs and how this effect and/or enable fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation in Washington State, and the ability to interpret and apply them in order to achieve expected results.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to present complex or controversial information in a way that is understandable and non-confrontational.
- Ability to manage multiple work assignments and priorities on varied time scales.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, to build rapport and partner with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, tribes, and the public regarding issues pertaining to habitat protection and restoration.
- Strong organization and time management skills to effectively prioritize workload and maximize efficiency.
- DNR Core Competencies:Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment with exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in government office environments. Occasional work in riparian, forest, or marine environments which may include exposure to extreme heat or cold and other weather. Duty station may change based on where incumbent resides.
- Travel is required (frequency will be assessed as pandemic and virtual alternatives evolve), and is typically local or regional (western Washington), to meet with partners, conduct business, or attend or provide training.
- A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Contract management and budgetary experience.
- Demonstrated experience with river/watershed restoration or salmon recovery projects.
- Knowledge of the Puget Sound watersheds and the Snohomish Watershed in particular.
- Experience with large woody debris installations or supply chain.
- Experience developing strategic plans.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
- Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
- Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates that move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email from 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 Rachel Benbrook at rachel.benbrook@dnr.wa.gov/360-918-1028 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov
**About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). ** At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. **Our Vision – **Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive. Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. Our Core Values:
- Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those 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 benefit 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.
Additional Information: This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:** **The Washington State Department of Natural Resources 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, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. 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 though the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.
Washington Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
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