Aquatic Resources Asset Management Lead

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources seeks an experienced Assistant Division Manager – Asset Management, WMS2 in Olympia, WA. This full-time, permanent role leads the Asset Management Section and oversees Derelict Vessel Removal, Restoration, Sediment Quality, and Aquatic Reserves programs to protect and restore state-owned aquatic lands.

You will manage a diverse team, collaborate with Tribes, agencies, private partners, and citizens to advance ecological and economic public

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, forestry, geography, marine science, other science, engineering, land use or environmental planning, public policy, or other relevant field; AND five (5) years of related professional and/or project management work experience, including supervisory experience, in one of the aforementioned specialties; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing statutes and regulations, drafting legislation, reviewing and analyzing legislation, and preparation of legislative testimony.
• Experience negotiating contentious issues in a respectful, responsive, and informed manner.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team that encourages and supports diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in concert with innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
• Maintain an inclusive and welcoming culture in the Aquatic Resources Division.
• Develop respectful relationships with our partners, lessees/grantees, and applicants.
• Provide oversight of derelict vessel removals and guide enhancement of the program.
• Provide oversight of the development and implementation of aquatic restoration and removal of derelict structures.
• Provide oversight of the creation and management of aquatic reserves.
• Provide oversight of sediment quality management.
• Protect, restore and enhance aquatic ecosystems through management actions.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure consistent and lawful application of programs managed by the ADM.

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Natural Resources seeks an experienced Assistant Division Manager – Asset Management, WMS2 in Olympia, WA. This full-time, permanent role leads the Asset Management Section and oversees Derelict Vessel Removal, Restoration, Sediment Quality, and Aquatic Reserves programs to protect and restore state-owned aquatic lands.

You will manage a diverse team, collaborate with Tribes, agencies, private partners, and citizens to advance ecological and economic public