Wildlife & Lands Manager

Tacoma Power's Generation division is seeking a Wildlife & Lands Manager to join their Natural Resources team. This position is responsible for directing, overseeing and implementing Generation-Natural Resources' wildlife, forestry, recreation, habitat, land, shoreline and cultural resource management on lands associated with the hydroelectric projects owned and operated by Tacoma Power

• Supervise and support professional development of Wildlife and Lands staff
• Set staff and workgroup goals and monitor performance
• Develop and implement scopes, schedules and budgets for capital and non-capital projects
• Create and maintain policies and staff procedures designed to direct the planning and implementation of shoreline and land use activities associated with Tacoma hydroelectric projects
• Provide FERC hydroelectric project license support involving cultural resources, wildlife habitat, and lands and shoreline management
• Oversee the preparation of maps, letters, reports, and management plans that pertain to FERC license implementation and land management
• Participate in FERC license negotiations and implementation coordination meetings
• Direct and participate in the management of wildlife, habitat and recreation mitigation lands as required for FERC license compliance
• Oversee wildlife and vegetation surveys, monitoring, habitat restoration and enhancement projects, wildlife lands maintenance habitat and recreation projects with volunteers, agencies, and TPU staff
• Active participation on natural resources management team to collaborate on initiatives and projects focused on continuous improvement of safety, natural resources processes, practices, and culture.
• Establish and implement wildlife agreements and management plans
• Acquire and monitor compliance with federal, state and local environmental permits
• Participate in educational, professional and public relations efforts
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of permits and easements on Tacoma Power property
• Assist with and support enforcement actions on Tacoma Power property.

Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to assignment

5 years including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

Washington State Driver's License

* Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $ - $

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Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

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