Aquatic Policy Analyst
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Recruitment # 2011-11-6999
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Environmental Planner 3
SALARY RANGE: $3,819 - $5,010 per month
($3,704 - $4,860 with 3% temporary reduction)
Important Note: From July 1, 2011 through June
29, 2013a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most positions.
TYPE OF POSITION: Permanent, full time.
This position is represented by the WFSE. Once
appointed to this position the incumbent will be
required to pay union dues or other representation fee within
the first 30 days of employment.
LOCATION: Olympia, Washington
Open until filled. First review December 16
POSITION PROFILE:
An Aquatics Policy Analyst within the Policy Unit
of the Aquatic Resources Program at the
Department of Natural Resources is responsible for:
The development of statewide environmental
policies, and planning efforts related to the
management of state-owned aquatic lands, working
directly with outside stakeholder groups,
executive management, and other program staff;
Leading or supporting legislative projects
(drafting bill language, fiscal notes and fact
sheets), and assisting other staff in the
development of recommendations for legislative
proposals as well as the review and analysis of
proposed legislation from external entities;
Providing expert level consultation to internal
and external staff on planning and policy
development and responding to emerging policy issues;
Acting as a technical liaison with planning and
policy personnel in other state agencies and with
staff of regional, local, and federal planning agencies, and
Identifying and analyzing impacts of policies
and programs at multiple scales, and developing
options and recommendations for policy solutions.
Developing and/or supervising the preparation
of the necessary documents and resource materials
for implementation of the aquatic resources program by Division staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree with major emphasis in land
use, environmental, natural resource planning or
science, or closely related field, plus two years
of professional planning or policy development
experience; a bachelors degree plus two
additional years of professional experience in
land use, regional, environmental, or natural
resources planning or policy development may
substitute for the Masters degree;
Demonstrated knowledge of the substance and
process for regulatory and proprietary laws,
rules, and policies related to the management of
aquatic resources in the U.S. and Washington State in particular;
Highly developed policy analysis skills,
including ability to think conceptually, analyze
impacts of policies and programs at multiple
scales and timeframes , draw logical conclusions,
identify options, and recommend solutions;
Highly developed writing and communication
skills, including the ability to succinctly and
concisely present complex policy issues to multiple audiences;
Ability to work independently and effectively
manage multiple projects with competing priorities, and
Ability to effectively communicate and work
collaboratively with others and develop
respectful relationships with team members, other agencies and stakeholders.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in public policy or
environmental science, with an emphasis on
aquatic resource sciences, marine sciences,
and/or marine policy, plus two years professional
experience in environmental or resource planning and or policy development;
Legislative experience and/or familiarity with
the legislative processes, including drafting
bill language and the preparation of fiscal notes
and facts sheets; and preparing reviews and analyses of legislation,
Experience instructing and/or checking the work of other staff, and
Knowledge of the role of DNR and the management of state-owned aquatic lands.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS: Work is primarily in an office
setting, with occasional visits to District
headquarters and field sites. Hours can be
somewhat flexible although a five day work week
is preferred. Rare overnight travel, evening and
weekend work may be required, especially during
the legislative session, or when public meetings
are underway for selected projects.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the
required qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, please submit:
A letter of interest describing how your
experience and qualifications relate to the
position profile, required and desired position
qualifications, and special position
requirements. Please indicate in your letter of
interest how you learned of this opportunity.
A completed application DNR Job Application
An online voluntary Applicant Profile
Questionnaire. (This form is not required and is
submitted online. Please do not print out and
send in with application materials).
Finalists will be asked to provide an
employment/commercial driving record issued from
the state in which you are currently licensed.
The first screening will be based on information
contained in your candidate materials.
Submit all materials to:
Electronic method preferred
OR other method
[email protected]
Melody Wolf
Department of Natural Resources
PO BOX 47033
Olympia, WA 98504-7033
NOTE: Please indicate Aquatic Policy Analyst -
Recruitment # 2011-11-6999 in the subject line of your e-mail.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity
employer. Persons with a disability who need
assistance with their application or that need this announcement
in an alternative format, may contact Melody Wolf
at (360)902-1350 or email [email protected]
By submitting the application materials you are
indicating that all information is true and
correct to the best of your knowledge. You
understand that the state may verify information
and that untruthful or misleading information is
cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
Questions? Please contact Cyrilla Cook at (360)
902-1080 or e-mail us at [email protected].
