Northeast Region Manager, Exempt

Recruitment # Full-time, Exempt 4, Non-represented position.

Location:

Northeast Region
- Colville, WA.

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered.

Salary: $10,627.00 - $12,396.00 Monthly. To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $10,627.00 - $13,048.00 Monthly.

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/17/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northeast Region as a Region Manager.

Would you like to be part of an organization committed to a bright future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive? Are you ready to meet the challenges of a changing climate and ever-increasing demands on our natural resources? Do you hold equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice as important values vital to mission accomplishment? Do you enjoy helping others grow and reach their full potential?

Well, this may be your dream job! We are the Washington State DNR, and we are looking for the right person to lead the team of approximately 454 permanent, non-permanent, and seasonal employees who comprise DNR’s Northeast Region.

• Lead the team that delivers DNR’s mission in Northeast Region: manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
• Safeguard the health, wellbeing, and productivity of the Region staff.
• Demonstrate safety as the Region’s highest operational priority.
• Infuse principles and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice into all aspects of Region operations.
• Support, inspire, and guide the Region staff as they work to accomplish DNR’s strategic goals.

• Serve as the Commissioner of Public Lands’ chief representative within the geographic boundaries of Northeast Region.
• Serve as a member of DNR’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide outstanding leadership for a Region staff of approximately 187 permanent, 45 non-permanent, and 222 seasonal employees.
• Oversee implementation of DNR’s natural resource management and protection programs within the Region.
• Implement a pro-active workplace safety program to improve employee safety awareness and reduce accidents and injuries.
• Lead and coach implementation of DNR’s equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and environmental justice initiatives by Region staff.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships and communications with elected officials, local governments, Indian Tribes, regional offices of other state and federal agencies, and stakeholder groups.
• Develop and ensure proper utilization of a $49 million biennial operating budget.

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 in Natural Resources Management, Business Management, or related field AND ten (10) years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities related to land and resource management and personnel management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Key Knowledge:
  • Organizational leadership…