Regional Lands Manager - State Lands, Hybrid Eligible

Conservation Maven; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation compensation may be offered

Partial telework flexibility

Job summary

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Assistant Region Manager for State Lands in Olympia. The role leads state lands programs, guides budget and resource allocation, and collaborates with agencies, tribes, and the public to advance responsible stewardship of forest and land resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forest or natural resources management and at least six years of leadership experience in land management, with strong skills in budgeting,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources Management or a related field; AND six (6) years of professional-level experience with demonstrated leadership in land/resources management and personnel management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support trust management by administering the trust and protecting beneficiaries’ interests.
• Implement policy direction from the Board and executive management with program managers.
• Set program priorities and allocate resources for state lands programs.
• Collaborate with program managers to deliver state lands projects and manage budgets.
• Monitor budgeted resources and adjust allocations for program implementation.
• Communicate on sensitive resource issues and build partnerships with agencies, tribes, and the public.
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget development

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Forestry knowledge

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forest Management or Natural Resources Management or related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Assistant Region Manager for State Lands in Olympia. The role leads state lands programs, guides budget and resource allocation, and collaborates with agencies, tribes, and the public to advance responsible stewardship of forest and land resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in forest or natural resources management and at least six years of leadership experience in land management, with strong skills in budgeting,