Environmental Planning & Recreation Lead (Lands & Water)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Planning and Recreation Section Manager to lead the Planning & Recreation Section, guide environmental resource plans, and oversee recreation management on WDFW lands and waters.

The role requires strategic planning, staff supervision, and strong collaboration with internal teams, Tribes, and external partners to balance conservation with public recreation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in a planning-related field as listed.
• 5+ years in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning.
• 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning & Recreation Section and provide policy guidance.
• Direct management planning for Wildlife Areas and Water Access Areas.
• Develop recreation management policies and rules for WDFW lands.
• Represent WDFW in partnerships and external collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning

Bachelor’s degree in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

SmartSheet

Garmin GPS

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Planning and Recreation Section Manager to lead the Planning & Recreation Section, guide environmental resource plans, and oversee recreation management on WDFW lands and waters.

The role requires strategic planning, staff supervision, and strong collaboration with internal teams, Tribes, and external partners to balance conservation with public recreation.