Recreation Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)

Recreation Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3)
Recruitment #2024-3-3109
Full-time, Permanent, Represented, position
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Battle Ground
Flexible Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $4,723.00 – $6,349.00 Monthly 

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you someone who loves the outdoors, and is passionate about recreation opportunities in Southwest Washington? Do you have previous experience in recreation project management? Working in a natural resource environment? Do you enjoy teaching and leading others? If you enjoy the outdoors, appreciate a remote natural environment, and have good practical outdoor skills with a proven ability to work independently and in a team environment, then this job may be for you!

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an opening for a Recreation Manager /Natural Resource Specialist 3, in the Pacific Cascade Region located in Southwest Washington.

Responsibilities:
This Natural Resource Specialist 3 is critical to planning, monitoring, and maintaining the recreation areas in the Pacific Cascade Region, as well as collaborating with area volunteers and partners. The recreation manager supervises four direct reports. This position is highly visible to the public and acts as a primary point of contact for visitors, recreation events, volunteers, grant coordination, and a variety of stakeholder groups.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree involving a major study in natural resource, recreational management, or related field; AND professional experience in forestry or in a closely related resource field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in natural resources, recreation, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of recreation management skills, trail technology, tools, and other trail systems.
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively with all types of people, community members, and diverse groups representing all forms of recreation, as well as government and non-profit entities. This includes a demonstrated ability to facilitate public meetings and speak effectively to large groups of people in public settings.
• Proven ability to prepare project proposals for land and recreation site & trail improvements/maintenance; gather and assemble supportive data describing the
  work to be done, present and propose use, cost and benefit, protect the environment, local interest, and work priority (e.g., project management).
• Demonstrated regard for safety in all aspects of the working environment.
• Ability and/or experience in the development, presentation, implementation, and administration of grants.
• Position requires demonstrated ability to:
  • align services with agency business needs;
  • provide outstanding support services to customers;
  • work effectively in a Team environment;
  • remain flexible in a changing environment;
  • maintain a positive and professional attitude;
  • excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Teamwork and/or Self-Management – Ability to work alone and in a team environment.