Regional Outreach & Operations Analyst - Forest Practices

Washington State Health Care Authority; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA seeks a Region-Operations Outreach Support Analyst (EP3) to lead cross‑regional projects and coordinate regulatory enforcement efforts. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, training support, and statewide interpretation of Forest Practices Act and related rules.

You will collaborate with six regional offices, analyze legislation, and drive improvements in operational and field practices while traveling statewide as needed.

Qualifications

• You must meet all required qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, public administration with environmental emphasis, environmental law, or related field; plus three years of applied professional experience in forestry or natural resource management.
• Experience coordinating regulatory enforcement and reporting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead Region-Operations Outreach Team projects to ensure statewide interpretation of Forest Practices Act and rules.
• Support legal processes resolving regulatory enforcement appeals.
• Analyze legislative proposals for program impacts.
• Guide operations and training to meet program goals.
• Collaborate with six DNR regions to optimize processes and tools.
• Provide data quality assurance and reporting on program progress.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field

Tools

Data query tools

Office software (Word/Excel)

Job description

Department of Natural Resources in Olympia, WA seeks a Region-Operations Outreach Support Analyst (EP3) to lead cross‑regional projects and coordinate regulatory enforcement efforts. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, training support, and statewide interpretation of Forest Practices Act and related rules.

You will collaborate with six regional offices, analyze legislation, and drive improvements in operational and field practices while traveling statewide as needed.