Public Lands Partnerships & Outreach Lead

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); Hybrid; USD 774,000 - 1,041,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington in Olympia, WA is seeking an Environmental Planner 3 to oversee statewide recreational signage, volunteer coordination, and partner agreements within the Recreation and Conservation Division.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, with strong skills in communication, policy development, and project management. Partial telework may be available, with a full-time permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation, natural resource sciences, public administration, environmental studies, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation management trends, volunteer management, and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage Recreational Sign Program, balancing regional objectives with safety and standards.
• Plan, develop, and manage policy documents and resource materials for the program.
• Coordinate Recreation Volunteer Program and agency volunteer reporting.
• Develop and manage statewide partner agreements and engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Cloud collaboration tools

Active listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Cloud tools

Job description

State of Washington in Olympia, WA is seeking an Environmental Planner 3 to oversee statewide recreational signage, volunteer coordination, and partner agreements within the Recreation and Conservation Division.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, with strong skills in communication, policy development, and project management. Partial telework may be available, with a full-time permanent appointment.