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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

State Uplands Deputy Supervisor, Exempt

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$143K/yr - $176K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a State Uplands Deputy Supervisor to provide executive leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the department’s programs managing Washington’s upland assets. This role involves strategic leadership in managing approximately 3.1 million acres of state-owned uplands and a biennial budget of approximately $163 million, while promoting sustainable natural resource management and collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise the management of approximately 3.1 million acres of state owned uplands across a broad portfolio of program areas, including Asset Management, Forest Resources, Product Sales and Leasing, Engineering, and Recreation and Conservation

Advance the vision and mission of State Uplands by not only sustaining successful practices, but also exploring new approaches, policies, and tools that improve outcomes for trust beneficiaries, communities, and the public

Lead thoughtful innovation in upland management by identifying opportunities to diversify revenue strategies, modernize operational practices, and respond to emerging environmental, economic, and social priorities

Ensure sustainable natural resource management, transparency, and public processes are grounded in sound science and continuously improved across policies, procedures, and operational practices

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the agency and with other state agencies, local governments, tribal governments, elected and appointed officials, businesses, and Washington residents

Review and analyze legislative proposals and actively participate in the development, communication, and representation of agency sponsored legislation

Qualification

Natural resource managementLegislative processesPublic policy developmentBiennial budgetingCultural competencyLabor relationsRelationship-buildingLeadership stylePersonal accountabilityValue othersCompassionate communicationInspire othersCommitment to excellenceCreative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in a large, complex, and highly represented organization

Deep knowledge of natural resource management principles and strategies, including ecological forestry and science-based approaches that balance conservation and production

Skill in navigating the political landscape of working for an elected official and building strong networks with cities, counties, Tribes, and communities across Washington

Ability to analyze complex, high-profile, and often controversial issues and guide the organization through change thoughtfully and transparently

Proven capacity to manage competing priorities while delivering timely, strategic recommendations

Experience with legislative processes, public policy development, and biennial budgeting

Cultural competency that supports effective leadership and collaboration in cross cultural and multi-stakeholder environments

Labor relations experience within a highly represented workforce

Strong relationship-building skills with diverse interest groups, including the timber industry, environmental organizations, Tribes, trust beneficiaries, and local governments

A demonstrated commitment to workforce equity, diversity, and inclusion

A collaborative, customer service-oriented leadership style that emphasizes partnership and trust

A creative problem solver with a focus on exploring new and innovative opportunities

The ability to influence, align, and motivate others to achieve shared goals and move complex initiatives forward

All employees of the DNR are required to consistently demonstrate the following core competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence

Preferred

An advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.

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