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State of Washington · 4 months ago

Marine Shorelines Senior Program Manager

Walla Walla, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$74K/yr - $80K/yr

The State of Washington is seeking a Marine Shorelines Senior Program Manager for the Pierce Conservation District. This role involves managing the Shore Friendly Pierce program, engaging with landowners, and overseeing shoreline restoration projects to support marine habitat conservation and salmon recovery efforts.

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Responsibilities

Manage the “Shore Friendly Pierce” program. Develop and track programmatic budgets and deliverables, collaborate with Mason and Thurston CDs to achieve grant deliverables, coordinate billing and reporting of Shore Friendly Pierce deliverables to Thurston CD (project sponsor) to ensure timely reimbursement and project success

Coordinate with existing Shore Friendly programs and local shoreline restoration networks, including participation in monthly regional Shore Friendly program meetings and Shore Friendly South Sound team meetings

Create and implement targeted outreach and education opportunities for marine shoreline landowners and other relevant audiences (may include workshops, tours, etc.)

Conduct site visits and generate technical assistance recommendations and reports as appropriate

Provide (or arrange for) technical assistance to advance Shore Friendly practices

Develop list of willing landowners and effective projects to improve shoreline habitats

Manage shoreline restoration projects through all phases, including initial site assessment, landowner relationship building, identifying and securing construction funding, and management of project design, permitting, construction, and postconstruction effectiveness monitoring

Represent and advocate for the Pierce Conservation District at groups such as the West Sound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery and other regional partnerships to advance the work of marine shoreline conservation and salmon recovery efforts

Maintain “Shore Friendly Pierce” website

Follow relevant procedures for procuring consultant and contractor services to support the Shore Friendly Pierce program and development of shoreline armor removal projects, as well as execute and manage contracts

Apply for grants, manage grant awards

Accurately track project budgets

Qualification

Marine shoreline processesGrant managementRestoration project developmentProject managementGIS proficiencyPermitting processesCoalition-buildingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime managementDetail-orientedStrategic thinking

Required

A Bachelor's degree and/or previous work experience in marine science, restoration and/or shoreline ecology, salmon recovery strategies, geology, environmental science, or other relevant topics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work productively with landowners and partners

Extensive restoration project development and management experience

Extensive experience applying for and managing grants

Experience with permitting processes and regulatory requirements for salmon restoration and/or marine shoreline restoration projects

Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities

Commitment to and passion for locally-led conservation and Puget Sound recovery

Ability to clearly communicate in writing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365 suite of software programs; experience with GIS

Strong knowledge base of marine shoreline processes and Shore Friendly practices

Self-starting and able to work independently

Emotionally intelligent and enjoy working with others

Successful coalition-building and collaboration experience

Ability to work with landowners and partners with integrity and nuance

Detail oriented and a strategic thinker

Preferred

Post-Bachelor's degree and/or previous work experience in marine science, restoration and/or shoreline ecology, geology, environmental science, or other relevant topics

Advanced level of GIS competency

Understanding of public works project requirements

Relevant engineering or geotechnical experience, including but not limited to hiring and working with consultant teams to design restoration projects; overseeing restoration project bidding and awards; overseeing construction management etc

Familiarity with social marketing concepts, and experience developing education and outreach materials, passion for inspiring behavior change in private landowners that supports nearshore stewardship

Familiarity with current sea level rise science and implications to shoreline environments