The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks an Olympic Region Manager responsible for administering the field implementation of all DNR activities within Clallam , Jefferson, and Grays Harbor counties. The incumbent will be expected to contribute significantly to the development of long term, sustainable, and restorative natural resource policies. Download the full announcement here.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Olympic Region Manager reports directly to the Department Supervisor and serves at the pleasure of the, state-wide elected, Commissioner of Public Lands.

As a member of the top management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for administering the field implementation of all DNR activities within Clallam , Jefferson, and Grays Harbor counties. The incumbent will be expected to contribute significantly to the development of long term, sustainable, and restorative natural resource policies.

Major responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Operate as the chief agency representative for the Commissioner of Public Lands within the geographic boundaries of the region.
• Provide strategic and tactical oversight for the management of 371,000 acres of state trust lands.
• Sustainably-manage state trust lands to generate income for public schools, universities and other trust beneficiaries.
• Provide review and oversight of major regulatory programs: forest practices and wildfire protection on 1.5 million acres of state and private forest land in the region.
• Total region staff of 85, 25 seasonal staff, 3 direct reports, and a multi- million dollar administrative budget.
• Exercise authorities outlined in the delegation of authority from the Commissioner of Public Lands.
• Participate in agency strategic planning efforts, develops and implements short and long range strategies for the programs carried out in the region.
• Develop and manage region administrative budget.
• Inform the Commissioner and Executive Team of key issues impacting the agency and region.
• Recommend to Department Supervisor and Executive Management positions on "incoming" legislation and other important matters related to agency and region program areas.
• Establish and maintain networks with stakeholders and work with diverse individuals, public and private organizations.

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out the responsibilities of the position as outlined above.
• A bachelor's degree and significant management experience preferable in natural resource science or natural resource management.
• Working knowledge and experience with public administration, business management practices, organizational development, and employee performance management.
• A proven track record of strategic leadership, vision and innovation for delivering results, building accountability with staff, and creating a positive working environment.
• Experience developing and managing a multi-million dollar operational and capital budgets.
• Demonstrated success in creative thinking, informed risk taking, and problem solving.
• Working experience with the legislative process.
• Advanced knowledge of the agency's regulatory and land management practices and legal requirements: Forest Practices Act and Rules, resource protection, wildland fire prevention & suppression, state lands, aquatic lands, and habitat conservation.
• Ability to establish credibility and work with diverse stakeholder groups, public, and private organizations as well as within the agency.
• Working knowledge of human resource management principles, labor agreements, personnel rules, and employment law.