Assistant Division Manager – Forest Roads

Assistant Division Manager – Forest Roads Section, WMS2
Work Hour and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $8,159.00 – $9,516.00 Monthly
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $8,159.00 – $10,017.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, organize, and provide accountability for the work performed by the Forest Roads section.
• Provide tactical and strategic statewide management of the entire DNR network, including 718 bridges.
• Manage the Access Road Revolving Fund for the department
• Oversee contracts for design, maintenance, and construction of roads and bridges.
• Manages the $31 million operating and capital budget for the statewide Forest Road and Bridge program.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Forestry, or another degree with an emphasis in forest operations, water resources, or low-volume access road construction,
  OR Four years of engineering experience as defined in RCW 18.43.020(8) while under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Four years of progressive experience in an agency or business that actively harvests timber from its land base, and developing and managing teams involved in civil engineering projects or forest operations.
• Knowledge of and skill in performing supervisory responsibilities.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Leadership, mentorship, interpersonal problem-solving, creativity, and innovation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and public interaction skills. Ability to negotiate with individuals and groups outside the agency.
• Ability to form and work in teams to determine and accomplish broad goals and objectives, and to develop policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform long-range strategic planning relating to staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and management.