Environmental Policy Lead - Avian Salmonid Predation - EP5

Title- Environmental Policy Lead - Avian Salmonid Predation 
Classification- Environmental Planner 5
Job Status- Full-Time/Non-Permanent
Appointment/Season Length- Eighteen (18) months - January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 
WDFW Program- Wildlife Program – Wildlife Diversity Division 
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

This recruitment has been reopened to expand the candidate pool. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made. 

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What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Avian salmonid predation policy lead will,

• Support the agency lead in discussions around avian predation of salmonids in the workgroup described in bill 2293 and serve as agency lead in other similarly focused workgroups.
• Lead synthesis report of workgroup activities.
• Build relationships with other agencies, organizations, tribes and others to more effectively develop and implement WDFW policies that will support salmonid recovery while also prioritizing conservation of avian species.
• Develop resource plan(s) to guide agency management of avian-salmonid conflict.
• Work with supervisor and other staff to identify needs and develop funding requests for refining best available science to address avian-salmonid conservation priorities.
• Participate as an active member of Wildlife Diversity Division.

Working Conditions: 

Work Setting, including hazards: Work is primarily performed in an office environment, partial telework options available, with periodic outdoor/field work during species- and habitat-specific field seasons.

Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Travel Requirements: Periodic – Limited statewide travel required.

Customer Interactions: Frequent effective information delivery for and negotiation with the public, project partners, local government officials, and special interest groups (e.g., conservation, fisheries).

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

A Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field and seven (7) years of professional experience managing natural resources.

Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Master’s degree or above in Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Biology, or closely related field.

Knowledge of:

• Management issues around salmonid recovery and predation by native species.
• Advanced principles of comprehensive ecosystem management, including: the development, analysis, and implementation of policy.
• Negotiation and conflict transformation.
• State and federal laws and agencies pertaining to natural resources, ecology, and the management of fish and wildlife and their interactions; intra- and interagency negotiation and coordination.
• Political sensitivity of endangered species management and implications.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application.
• An up-to-date resume (chronological preferred) showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.