DNR is Service, Science, Sustainability We are currently seeking a dynamic communicator and excellent manager for the position of: FOREST PRACTICES ASSISTANT DIVISION MANAGER- Adaptive Management Program Administrator Recruitment #2014-04-6509-03846
SALARY RANGE: $4,863 - $6,205 per month including comprehensive benefits package and retirement. TYPE OF POSITION: Permanent, Full-time. Washington Management Service Band 2 LOCATION: Scenic and family friendly Olympia, Washington OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The first review date is April 25, 2014. POSITION PROFILE: The Adaptive Management Program Administrator oversees the operation of the Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program (AMP), ensures it serves the needs of the Forest Practices Board (Board) and maintains the collaborative, consensus-based framework of the state's Timber Fish and Wildlife (TFW) Agreement and the 1999 Forests and Fish Report. This position serves as the liaison between the Board, the TFW Policy Committee (Policy) and the Cooperative Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Committee (CMER). The incumbent will be responsible for managing scientific research and monitoring efforts, including the appropriate involvement of independent scientific peer review. The position supervises AMP Project Managers who are responsible for managing individual research and monitoring projects and works with CMER scientists at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission to set their research and monitoring priorities. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Overseeing AMP research/monitoring contracts and budgets. This position manages a research and monitoring budget of approximately $2.5 - 3.5 million per year. * Supervising AMP Project Managers including all aspects of performance management. * Facilitating appropriate scientific review process to ensure research results are scientifically credible. * Facilitating Policy Committee discussions for policy questions that arise related to scientific work. * Implementing dispute resolution, as necessary, to ensure timely resolution of disputes while maintaining program progress. * Pursuing continuous improvement in program organization, consistency and accountability. * Working with CMER to review and revise, as needed, the CMER Work Plan program strategies. * Contributing to Forest Practices leadership team initiatives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Program Management: This position requires excellent abilities as a manager; the incumbent must be able to develop, justify and manage a large research and monitoring program and budget; develop and oversee interagency agreements and contracts governing complex scientific projects; develop and review monitoring and research plans; adjust deliverables in response to changing needs for scientific information; and facilitate timely completion of multiple ongoing scientific projects. * Communication and Negotiation: This position requires strong communication and negotiation skills; the incumbent must be able to effectively represent the Forest Practices Adaptive Management program to agency administrators, legislators, tribal leaders, and corporate officers; help resolve differences among participant organizations with different resource management objectives and divergent scientific/policy views. * Natural Resource Science: This position requires a strong background in natural resource science, with graduate research training at the M.S., Ph.D., or similar level; the incumbent must be able to evaluate complex research and monitoring projects, interpret advanced quantitative analyses and ensure relevancy to program goals and objectives. We invite you to learn more about our culture, our careers, and why some of the top forestry and natural science professionals have joined Washington DNR by visiting our DNR website. <http://www.dnr.wa.gov/> FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB OPENING AND HOW TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=860169> QUESTIONS? Please contact Chris Hanlon-Meyer at 360-902-1398 or e-mail us at [email protected].
