Lands Division Manager - WMS Band 3 - Wildlife Program - Permanent - *00211-25

Working Title – Lands Division Manager

Classification – WMS Band 3

Job Status – Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program – Wildlife Program

Duty Station – Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Remote Employment – Approved for hybrid flexibility up to 3 days per week, at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Posting Timeframe - This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until February 9, 2025 with a goal to begin interviews on February 25, 2025.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW !

As our Lands Division Manager, you will oversee the acquisition, operation, stewardship, planning, and management of WDFW’s conservation and recreation lands.

This critical leadership role involves directing operations, maintenance, planning, and habitat conservation priorities while advancing land acquisition, disposal, and real property management strategies.

Your guidance and leadership will advance the mission of protecting fish, wildlife, and their habitats while providing the public with recreational opportunities and access to these vital natural resources.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Lands Division Manager will :

• Oversee and direct real property transactions and real property management for department lands statewide.
• Advise and administer real property management strategies and policies for the agency's 1,000,000 acres of owned and controlled lands to achieve fish and wildlife resource management and recreation goals and assure protection and enhancement of the state's real property asset value.
• Oversee and direct operation, stewardship, and maintenance of the department’s 33 wildlife area complexes and 450 boat launch sites for species and habitat conservation and wildlife-related outdoor recreation.
• Guide the development of statewide strategies for land management planning for fire suppression / management / prescribed burning, forestry, agricultural and grazing practices, recreation management, habitat restoration and preservation, cultural resource protection, and public / recreational access and conduct.
• Manage and allocate a $90 million biennial operating and capital budget.
• Direct the operating and capital budget for and supervise work efforts of Division staff to ensure adequate funding for statewide land management staffing needs, short and long-term work plans, strategic and tactical projects, and assignments.
• Supervise and support professional section managers and ensure appropriate interagency coordination related to Lands Division activities and core competencies.
• Supervise and lead professional senior level staff in real property management, acquisition / disposal, conservation and recreational planning, integration of science into land management, and statewide land management practices for forestry, range, and arid lands, weed control, operations including facility maintenance, habitat restoration and preservation, and cultural resource protection.
• Represent the agency as the expert on lands real property transaction / management, planning, stewardship, operation, and maintenance.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work Setting, including hazards : Work is mostly performed in an office / meeting-based setting. Occasional fieldwork (5%) which may include working in rough weather conditions, traveling throughout the region, or participating in evening meetings.

Schedule : 40 hours per week, schedule adjustments are expected to meet business demands and deadlines.

Travel Requirements : Field visits to wildlife areas and water access areas to meet with land management staff, legislators, other stakeholders, and willing sellers. Will require travel across the state for meetings, developing and fostering partnerships and showcasing the Wildlife Programs activities. Periods of overnight travel may be required.

Customer Relations : Address questions and concerns regarding policies related to the use of WDFW public lands, land transactions, real property management, and private lands partnerships.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Knowledge of :

Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following :

Your application should include the following :

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.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice :

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer :

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.

Technical Difficulties :

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

Other questions : If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to kaila.daudt@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-00211.

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