DNR Aquatic Reserves Program Manager - Environmental Planner 4 Location: Beautiful, scenic Olympia, Washington Recruitment # 2013-10-7120-10738 Salary Range: $4,214 - $5,535 per month plus comprehensive benefit package including retirement
Open until filled-first review date - October 25, 2013 This position serves as the senior planner responsible for managing the DNR Aquatic Reserves Program and reports directly to the Aquatics Program Planning Program Manager. The Aquatic Reserves Program is based on authority provided in WAC 332-30-151 and the Aquatic Reserve Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) completed in 2002 that defines the method for identifying and designating aquatic reserves. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Serves as senior planner for the Aquatics Reserves Program. * Supervises 2 staff. * Oversees the implementation and development of the DNR Aquatic Reserves Program. * Providing policy recommendations to Management on aquatic habitat conservation and marine protected areas issues * Oversees the development of monitoring, research and restoration plans and the preparation and oversight of contracts to carry out this work * Representing the agency and the program on professional work groups, committees, and forums. Required Education, Experience & Competencies: * Master's degree or above with major emphasis in environmental or natural resource planning. * Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying planning tools to environmental management such as geospatial data and regional conservation planning. * Demonstrated experience developing work plans and research design for natural resources management planning and implementation. * Demonstrated experience working with geographic information systems to support planning and management efforts. * Demonstrated experience organizing and chairing committees or technical work groups. * Demonstrated ability to conduct public meetings and effectively convey both technical and programmatic information to the public. * Availability to travel throughout the state. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=743569> Questions? Please contact David Palazzi at (360) 902-1069 or e-mail us at [email protected].
