NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Southwest Region Section Manager (WMS Band 2)
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $130K/yr
9+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Southwest Region Section Manager within the Department of Ecology's Water Resources Program. The role involves leading regional water management efforts, overseeing a diverse team, and ensuring water allocation and regulation align with state laws while fostering relationships with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a dynamic team of professional staff, overseeing regional work planning, performance management, resource allocation, and the quality and consistency of technical and regulatory decisions
Support Ecology’s mission by working closely with communities, partners, and other interested parties to ensure effective management of water resources throughout the Southwest Region
Regulate, allocate, and protect regional water resources consistent with state laws, rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring decisions maximize net public benefit
Serve as a key regional decision-maker on water rights that affect small landowners, agricultural users, major municipal systems, and other water users
Represent Ecology’s water resource interests with local governments, state and federal agencies, tribes, industry, and the public, including participation in administrative appeals and State and Federal Court proceedings
Act as one of four regional Water Resources Section Managers statewide, serving on the Water Resources Program Leadership Team and the Regional Management Team to support program-wide strategy, coordination, and policy implementation
Qualification
Required
Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience working in public administration or natural resources management, which must include at least five years of experience leading people
Proven Leadership Experience – Five years of demonstrated experience planning, directing, and evaluating the work of professional staff, including mentoring and performance management, to achieve organizational goals
Knowledge of Natural Resource Regulatory Frameworks – Understanding of natural resources management and environmental regulation, with experience making complex permitting and compliance decisions
Advanced Decision-Making and Policy Judgment – Ability to make sound, precedent-setting decisions balancing technical, legal, and public interests in high-impact, politically sensitive situations
Communication and Collaboration – Skilled in communicating complex information clearly to diverse audiences and fostering effective partnerships with leadership, stakeholders, and external agencies
Education involving a major study in public administration, public policy, business administration, environmental management, natural sciences, natural resources, environmental sciences, physical sciences, engineering, planning, or other related field
Preferred
Knowledge and understanding of state water resources laws and issues
Benefits
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
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
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NEOGOV
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