Federal Lands Special Project Manager Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Federal Lands Special Project Manager, WMS1
Full-time, Non-Permanent, WMS1, Non-represented position
Anticipated employment is October 2026 – March 2027

Work Hours and Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $7,220.00 – $8,419.00 Monthly
To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $7,220.00 – $8,862.00 Monthly

• —Independently and as part of the team, provide oversight and management of the section’s existing long-term project portfolio, including section and
  program policy and procedure development
• —Provide project field assistance, including compliance, monitoring, and/or technical support
• —Complete drafting, review, and compliance of federal and state agreements and contracts
• —Conduct forward-facing, strategic development of emergent project types, including piloting new mechanisms
• —Provide federal and state grant research, development, and management
• —Coordinate with internal and external partners on current and future projects
• —Provide division support for cross-programmatic function and outcomes

You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• —A bachelor’s degree with a major emphasis in forestry, natural resource management, or other closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant professional experience in forest land management, natural resource planning, and/ or program development; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• —Experience performing the following functions: performance management, organization planning, budgeting, contract management, resource planning, and public/ partner relations.
• —Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of public administration, business administration, budgeting, economics, and management.
• —Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of natural resource management and skills to identify and mitigate current issues and conflicts in natural resource management.
• —Knowledge and skills in timber and land management planning and practices.
• —Knowledge and competency in contract development and administration.
• —Knowledge and skills to manage multiple programs and projects.

These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• —A bachelor’s of Science degree or above in Forestry AND five (5) years of practical experience in forest management-related functions.
• —Certification as a Project Management Professional.
• —Knowledge of Product Sales and Leasing and general timber sale or non-commercial forestry project processes, and goods and services contract development and compliance.
• —Knowledge of project management principles.
• —Experience and knowledge of budget process and function using multiple fund sources.
• —Previous work experience with the federal government, implementing federal contracts, or other interagency agreements.