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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Regional Habitat Program Manager - Region 2 - WMS Band 2 in Ephrata, Washington
Working Title -- Regional Habitat Program Manager Classification -- *WMS Band 2 *Job Status -- *Full-Time/Permanent *WDFW Program -- Habitat Program North Central - Region 2 -- Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties. Duty Station -- Ephrata, Washington -- Grant County Remote Employment -- Approved for hybrid flexibility up to 2 days per week, at the discretion of the hiring manager. Posting Timeframe - This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until March 19, 2025. The first review of applications will take place on February 19, 2025. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time.
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*As our Regional Habitat Program Manager (RHPM), you will lead, guide, and support a talented and diverse team of professionals, fostering an environment where they can succeed and thrive. *
This is an opportunity to oversee critical regional activities, including Forest Habitats, Aquatic Systems, Priority Habitat and Species, Growth and Shoreline Management, Regulatory Services, Renewable Energy, Salmon Recovery, Watershed Management, and overall program administration.
In this role, you'll be responsible for developing long-range plans to protect fish and wildlife resources, advancing agency goals, and fostering collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
This leadership position is essential to advancing habitat management initiatives and making a meaningful impact on regional conservation efforts.
What to Expect- Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Regional Habitat Program Manager will,
- Plan, lead, organize and manage the work performed by the regional habitat team.
- Create and foster a growing culture of safety in the regional program through active support, engagement with safety teams, leading through example, and providing consistent exposure to safety related topics and issues relative to the regional team.
- Plan for and actively manage the budget allocated to the Region.
- Coach and direct staff working in partnership with various county, state and federal fish and wildlife protection regulations and agreements to achieve protection and restoration needs consistent with statewide best practices.
- Participate in the negotiations for developing mitigation agreements for unavoidable adverse impacts resulting from major development projects in the region.
- Oversee the regional implementation of WDFW's authority under: RCW 77.55, which includes issuance of Hydraulic Project Approvals. Oversee implementation of WDFW authority under RCW 77.57 -- fish passage, and approval of compliance actions under both statutes.
Develop long-range plans and set priorities within the region for the achievement of the Agency's goals, objectives, and Strategic Plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
*Work Setting, including hazards: *75% of time is spent in an office setting and attending meetings. 25% of the time is spent in the field, occasionally in rough weather conditions, traveling throughout the region, and participating in evening meetings.
Schedule: *Typically, Monday -- Friday -- 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. *
*Travel Requirements: *Periods of overnight travel may be required, and work hours may exceed t
