Asset Management Division Manager, Exempt

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• This position oversees the Asset Management Division of the state uplands programs for the agency. Those functional areas include: Projects and Planning Unit, Appraisals, and Acquisitions & Divestitures.
• Makes strategic decisions and recommendations to enhance the agency’s ‘trust land assets’ by acquiring and divesting in lands. This position also oversees the agency’s appraisal unit.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the agency’s Sustainable Harvest Calculation for both eastern and western Washington.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in strategic leadership, precise communication, effective negotiation, and persuasive advocacy.
• Experience encouraging innovative best business practices.
• Substantive experience in mediating issues between executive management and staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Washington State Legislative processes.
• Experience-based ability to create a positive work environment, build morale, and elicit sustained superior job performance.
• Proven ability to develop staff skills by effectively coaching, mentoring and training.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a natural resource-related field AND ten (10) years of supervisory experience that shows progressive leadership skills.
  OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• Strong commitment to ethical leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Perform assigned duties consistent with applicable laws, and regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Position Specific Competencies:
  • Team Building
  • Communications Effectiveness
  • Management
  • Work Processes and Results
• Senior Leadership Specific Competencies:
  • Decisiveness
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • External Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Risk Management
  • Political Savvy
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• 95% office setting; frequent meetings and computer use. 5% in the field for region tours/site visits.
• Travel is expected to be minimal, perhaps 5%, mainly to region offices or the offices of external stakeholders. Occasional evening and weekend work; occasional field visits.

• Knowledge of natural resource management issues in the Pacific Northwest.
• Awareness of Washington’s Indian Tribes, tribal sovereignty, and treaty rights.
Knowledge and experience in forest modeling.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.