Regional Operations & Facilities Manager

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Ridgefield (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Regional Operations Manager to lead facilities and business operations in Ridgefield, WA. This role advises the Regional Director and oversees the Customer Service and Administrative Team, budgets, safety, and disaster recovery.

You will coordinate multi-team efforts, manage regional contracts and improvements, and ensure efficient facilities, security, and compliant operations while aligning with agency policies and inclusivity goals.

Qualifications

• Option 1: High school diploma or equivalent, AND five (5) years of office or administrative experience, or experience closely aligned with essential functions of the position.
• Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely related field, AND two (2) years of office or administrative experience, or experience closely aligned with essential functions of the position.
• Option 3: One (1) year as an Administrative Assistant 4.
• Option 4: Two (2) years as an Administrative Assistant 3.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities and regional operations of the regional headquarters facility and supporting operations at other regional properties.
• Act as the project manager for regional facility short- and long-term project objectives; responsible for the entire project management lifecycle.
• Ensure that space utilization and modern work environment standards are met and coordinates access to office resources needed for regional employees to perform their essential functions.
• Represent the region at the enterprise level and has delegated authority to develop, oversee, and manage the operational, administrative, and facility budgets.
• Serve as the project manager in the formulation, planning, allocation, and management of budget for regional facility contracts and improvement projects and coordinates contracted services for all aspects of facility maintenance and improvements, including permitting, construction, data, engineering, maintenance, and security.
• Oversee cash control procedures, reconciliation of petty cash and licensing accounts, and auditing.
• Expert on the implementation of the Department’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Establish facility security measures, respond to incidents, conduct and/or facilitate investigations, and implement mitigation measures in coordination with the Regional Director to reduce future occurrences.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Regional Operations Manager to lead facilities and business operations in Ridgefield, WA. This role advises the Regional Director and oversees the Customer Service and Administrative Team, budgets, safety, and disaster recovery.

You will coordinate multi-team efforts, manage regional contracts and improvements, and ensure efficient facilities, security, and compliant operations while aligning with agency policies and inclusivity goals.