Salmon Recovery Policy Lead (WMS2)

Description

Schedule : The Recreation and Conservation Office is in Olympia WA. Flexible / Hybrid schedules are available.

Who we are :

The Recreation and Conservation Office is a small state agency located in Olympia Washington that plans for and provides funding to : create and maintain opportunities for recreation; protect the best of the states wild lands farms and forests; and recover salmon.

RCO strives to maintain a workplace that is respectful inclusive and family-friendly where all team members feel safe to bring their true selves to work. We believe in a culture where everyone continually improves and has the opportunity to lead. At RCO we envision a state that has abundant outdoor recreation spaces healthy habitats and working farms and forests that support people fish and wildlife. RCO is an exemplary partner that provides statewide leadership and funding to protect and improve the best of Washingtons natural and outdoor recreation resources now and for future generations.

Duties

Some of what youll do includes :

Coordinate implementation of the Governors Statewide Salmon Strategy working across multiple entities and interests engaging in policy arenas crafting policy statements and providing staff support for key Governors Office initiatives. Close coordination with agency leadership and Governors Office as needed and lead coordination of any updates or revisions to the Governors statewide salmon strategy.

Oversee the development of a biennial work plan for salmon budget and policy prioritiesto guide state agency priorities and to inform Governors budget for salmon recovery. This task includes facilitation of a salmon policy committee comprised of state natural resource agency policy leads. This group works together to review and develop agency budget and policy decision packages that comprise the biennial work plan for salmon recovery and federal assurances.

Organize and facilitate the Natural Resources Subcabinet in coordination with Governors Officeto ensure agency cross coordination on key salmon recovery emerging issues and actions are strengthening the states commitment and accountability across separately elected agencies cabinet agencies and commissions to effectively implement the Governors salmon strategy.

Engage and coordinate with Tribes Tribal Governments and Tribal Consortiato successfully understand tribal priorities for salmon and orca recovery and to effectively inform agency proposals Governors Office strategic priorities and actions from recovery plans.

Provide key legislative support and guidance by tracking budgets and policy bills that align with or support the implementation of the Governors Statewide Salmon Strategy.

Qualifications

REQUIRED : OPTION 1 :

Any combination of education and / or experience collaborating with local state federal or tribal governments on natural resource issues totaling nine (9) years

• this must include :
• Minimum o f 5 yrs. experience collaborating with local sta te federal or tribal governments on natural resource issues.
• Minimum of three (3) yrs. experience leading or facilitating work teams task forces workshops or interagency working groups.

OPTION 2 :

A Bachelors degree or higher in natural resources science law or similar degree.

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Competencies :

DESIRED :

Supplemental Information

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY :

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

NOTE :

By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the duties summary section of your application in completeness of the application material submitted and the supplemental questionnaire. A resume will not substitute for completing the duties summary section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the duties summary section of the application.

Opportunity for All :

The Recreation and Conservation Office celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information :

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format may call or toll free . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application contact Angie Anderson at or

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 100000 - 115000