State Conservation Director of Tribal Affairs

State Conservation Commission Director of Tribal Affairs Position Description

In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the agency fulfills its government-to-government consultation responsibilities. You will develop policies, procedures, and plans for Tribal engagement and consultation. You will provide expert guidance and recommendations to the Executive Director on Tribal engagement and natural resource issues impacting the agency’s mission, Tribal treaty and sovereign rights, and Tribal priorities. You will manage Tribal relationships and responsibilities in accordance with state law, including the Climate Commitment Act, Centennial Accord, and Millennium Agreement, and contribute to the success of the agency’s efforts in achieving its mission.

You will enable expert substantive participation in local, regional, statewide, and Tribal dialogue, work groups, and efforts related to Tribal treaty and sovereign rights. You will lead the meaningful incorporation of Tribal priorities into agency strategy and operations. This role is essential in ensuring that Tribal cultural values, community priorities, and government-to-government consultation requirements are meaningfully integrated into SCC planning, development, and operations.

Salary: $90,000.00 – $ Annually

Location:

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2026-SCC-001

Opening Date: 02/05/2026

A full list of job benefits can be found here.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• Aletter of intere s t(no more than 2 pages) explaining how you have prepared yourself for this position.
• Acurrent resumeor CV, detailing experience, and education.
• A current list of at least three (3) professional referenceswith current contact information(attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

A full copy of the job description can be found here.