DNR Forest Resilience Policy and Planning Manager

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Forest Resilience Division for professionals interested in natural resources policy. This position focuses on those who have background, expertise, or a strong interest in forest health – the condition of a forest ecosystem reflecting its ability to sustain characteristic structure, function, and processes; resilience to fire, insects, and other disturbance mechanisms;

adaptability to changing climate and increased drought stress; and capacity to provide ecosystem services to meet landowner objectives and human needs.

This policy position focuses on forest health-related activities and policy issues that we are facing across all lands that work to restore and sustain the ecological function of the entire landscape such as solutions to conserve, protect, and enhance forests that people and wildlife depend on; forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction; mitigation treatments; opportunities that guide current and future management actions;

promote wildlife habitat; monitor insect and disease; educate citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological and aesthetic benefits of trees; and other critical components as we maneuver through our forested ecosystem.

The work of the Forest Resilience Policy and Planning Manager is guided by the Forest Action Plan, 20-Year Forest Health Strategic Plan, and Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding. This position is responsible for both proactively identifying and developing internal policy needs as well as responding to existing and emergent policy where decisions will impact our division and its ten programs operational effectiveness on a strategic level.

This position works closely with not only our division’s management team but other divisions that coordinate closely on the delivery of our shared goals, particularly Forest Resources and Wildland Fire Management Division, as well as regional staff and numerous collaborators, other state and federal agencies, tribes, and private forest landowners on our execution of RCW 76.06 and 76.15. This position is responsible for providing leadership and execution on both internal and external policy, and strategic plans, and helping to facilitate a culture of strong cross-programmatic information exchange, awareness, and collaboration towards shared goals.

Full-time, Permanent, Represented position

Location:

Natural Resources Building – Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,077.00 – $8,170.00 Monthly

Apply online: eers.wa.gov
Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers and email– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume. Important:
Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Complete all supplemental questions.
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