FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
RESTORATION PROJECT COORDINATOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 5 (ES5)

Wildlife Program
Mill Creek, Washington – Snohomish County

This is a project position funded through June 30, 2024.

Assist or lead in the planning, analysis, management and implementation of habitat restoration projects occuring on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Lands in Region 4 (which includes King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan and Island Counties). This includes pursuing and securing funding, managing contracts, and organizing, participating in, and sometimes leading field work.

Become a program expert working with WDFW staff, the tribes, Counties and other outside entities to pursue land acquisition that meets WDFW mandates, including the acquisition of land that supports fish and wildlife recreation activities and/or is of high use to Chinook salmon and other endangered species which will help to satisfy the goals of their associated ESA recovery plans.

Leque Island Estuary Restoration Project – Photo credit: Paul DeBruyn

With that in mind,

Picture yourself, working with WDFW land managers and other programs to coordinate stewardship and aftercare of restoration projects on WDFW Lands in Region 4.

In this dynamic role, you will be collaborating with partners and Tribes to advance land acquisition priorities and ecosystem restoration projects.

With your experience, participate as a core project team member for restoration projects proposed on WDFW lands.

You are excited to identify needs, secure funding, and coordinate implementation of projects that improve habitat, recreation, and access on and around WDFW lands.

Toasted Marshmallow – Photo credit: Rowena Lucian

Our RESTORATION PROJECT COORDINATOR

• Has lead responsibility on Wildlife Program led restoration and recreation projects on lands owned by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Coordinates with the agriculture community, local jurisdictions, Tribes, and other external entities to conduct meetings, develop partnerships, and resolve problems associated with projects on WDFW Lands.
• Serves on restoration project teams as a core member and represents Wildlife Program for projects led by other Programs.
• Works with all WDFW Divisions, the Tribes and other major landowners to develop and implement WDFW acquisition projects in Region 4 that support fish and wildlife recreation and/or recovery of ESA listed species.
• Has lead responsibility for monitoring restoration areas on WDFW lands before and after projects.
• Coordinates restoration project adaptive management, stewardship, and aftercare with Wildlife Area Managers, WDFW Noxious Weed Crew, and other programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • This position works in an office setting that includes reading, writing, phone and computer use and may include travel for field duties (See Travel Requirements). Potential hazards in the field include working around water, changing weather conditions, travel in motor vehicles and boats, and use of tools.
• Schedule:
  • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Frequent travel to and from field sites and meetings requiring the ability to operate vehicles safely on highway, dirt roads, and across uneven terrain.
  • Travel up to 10% of time.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • General office equipment including computers.
  • Field tools include water level monitoring equipment and installation of monitoring stations that requires hand tools such as fence post drivers, saws, and drills.
  • May also occasionally use surveying instruments.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Respectful and effective written and oral communication or negotiation with the public, local government officials, agriculture, forest, and special interest groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Note: A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will count towards two (2) years of experience. A Ph.D. in one of the above fields will count towards three (3) years of experience.

OR

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Habitat needs of species, especially ESA-listed and waterfowl species.
• Typical steps needed to plan and implement large habitat and recreation projects.
• Techniques used to restore ecosystem processes in Puget Sound.
• Familiarity with restoration plans within Region 4.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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