Natural Planner, Environmental Planner ; EP

Description

Natural Areas Planner, Environmental Planner 3 (EP3) is a full‑time, permanent position located in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, WA. The role supports statewide conservation planning and natural area management through collaboration with DNR ecologists, land managers and the public.

Work Hours:

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate multiple interdisciplinary, multi‑location project teams to meet identified timelines.
• Research, or direct research, into conservation land management law and practices.
• Assemble and summarize or describe data, maps, laws, policies, and other written works for analysis by department staff and the public as part of the plan‑writing process.
• Create the work‑group and community‑based environments that lead to scientifically sound and socially supported conservation and recreation management plans.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in natural resources planning, natural resources management, restoration ecology, environmental sciences, biological sciences, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional 2 years of professionally related experience in natural resources planning, natural resources management, restoration ecology, environmental sciences, biological sciences, or a related field.

Required Competencies:

• Working knowledge of GIS technology and graphic design.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conceive and implement a management planning process with a wide array of DNR agency ecologists, land managers, public partners, and state or local agency officials.
• Commitment to fostering an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention policies.
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  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with ecologists or land managers, agency partners, public lands user groups, and the general public on natural resources or conservation issues.
• Experience with natural resources‑based land use, environmental policy, and recreation‑use policy and practices (e.g., NEPA, SEPA, NRCA, or NAP management plans, Natural Heritage plans, recreation plans, or landscape conservation plans).

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 with 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.