Environmental Planner 3 - Aquatic Policy Analyst
Aquatic Resources Division
Recruitment # 2012-11-6999
Salary Range: $3,819 - $5,010 - per month
($3,704 - $4,860 with 3% temporary reduction)
Open until filled. First screening December 17.
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:
Master's 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 bachelor's
degree plus two additional years of professional experience in land use,
regional, environmental, or natural resources planning or policy
development may substitute for the Master's 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:
Master's 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.
For more detailed information and HOW TO APPLY please click here
<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=5
65202> or go to www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment for a list of all of
our current job openings at DNR.
Questions? Please contact Cyrilla Cook at (360) 902-1080 or e-mail us
at [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.
