Natural Resources Region Manager

Southeast Region Manager, Exempt

Full-time, Exempt Non-represented position

Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA

Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Salary: $121,380 - $141,576 Annually

To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $121,380 - $149,028 Annually

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and we are looking for the right person to lead the team of 452 permanent and seasonal employees who comprise DNR’s Southeast Region.

What we will trust you with:

• Lead the team that delivers DNR’s mission in the Southeast 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, well-being, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Commissioner of Public Lands’ chief representative within the geographic boundaries of the Southeast Region.
• Serve as a member of DNR’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide outstanding leadership for a regional staff of 282 permanent employees and 170 seasonal wildland firefighters.
• Oversee implementation of DNR’s natural resource management and protection programs within the Region.
• Implement a proactive 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 $43 million biennial operating budget.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree AND 10 years of professional-level experience with a demonstrated progression in leadership responsibilities in the areas of natural resource management and personnel management;
• OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Key Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of organizational leadership principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and change management practices and processes.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of natural resource management.
  • Knowledge of wildfire prevention and suppression practices, and the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Familiarity with Washington's Forest Practices Act and Rules.
• Key Skills:
  • Experience-based ability to lead a large organization.
  • Strong commitment to ethical leadership, and the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience-based ability to guide a team through deadline and workload pressures, and to resolve competing workload demands.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to solve tough problems.
  • Experience-based ability to develop and implement large budgets.
  • Strong safety awareness and orientation.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.