Remote-Eligible Forest Practices Rule & Board Lead (ES3)

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, WA, seeks a Forest Practices Rule & Board Coordinator, Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3) to lead rule coordination and Board liaison efforts within the Forest Practices Division. This full-time, permanent role focuses on rulemaking timelines, meetings, and record management.

The successful candidate will manage Board communications, coordinate rulemakings, and ensure compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act and Open Public Meetings Act,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a natural resources-related area AND two (2) years of relevant professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act, Regulatory Fairness Act, and Open Public Meetings Act.
• Familiarity with the Forest Practices Act and the State Environmental Policy Act.
• Knowledge and Competency with the goal of the Forest Practices rules, arrangement of the Board Manual sections, and operational policies and guidance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint.
• Experience managing files and retaining important records and documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Division rule leads in developing forest practices rules and implementing the steps necessary for rule adoption
• Acts as rule lead for some expedited rule makings
• Responsible for Board’s rulemaking records management
• Assists with all aspects of Board Manual maintenance, editing, and approval.
• Serves as the Board meeting coordinator
• Serves as the communications liaison for the Board
• Serves as the Public Disclosure Request office for the Forest Practices Board.
• Serves as point of contact for staff and Board regarding requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Open Public Meetings Act, in consultation with the Attorney General’s Office
• Monitors legislative activities and conducts bill analyses that affect the Board’s rulemaking process or duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Collaboration

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or natural resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, WA, seeks a Forest Practices Rule & Board Coordinator, Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3) to lead rule coordination and Board liaison efforts within the Forest Practices Division. This full-time, permanent role focuses on rulemaking timelines, meetings, and record management.

The successful candidate will manage Board communications, coordinate rulemakings, and ensure compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act and Open Public Meetings Act,