Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager

4 months ago

Lacey, United States Washington State Department of Ecology Full time


The (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section Manager  (WMS Band 2) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Office in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage the Coastal, Floodplain, and Shoreline Management Section at Washington’s Department of Ecology. In this position, you’ll have direct influence on Ecology’s management of state shorelines and floodplains as well as coastal and ocean waters. You’ll manage employees that provide statewide services including policy assistance, regulatory and planning oversight of local governments, financial and technical assistance to local communities. You’ll have an opportunity to develop and lead policy initiatives to improve management and protection of state shoreline, ocean, and floodplain resources andyou will represent state interests through membership or participation on the Coastal States Organization as well as regional initiatives. 

Agency Mission:  The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.


Program Mission:  The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Tele-work options for this position:  This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule.Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:  This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on August 1, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 31, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Please Note:  We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : , , *, *, , , & , , , , , , , *

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities.  Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties

What makes this role unique and challenging?

In 1976, Washington was the first state to receive federal approval of a . In this position, you’ll lead a highly competent and effective team that provides technical and financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and other agencies and organizations. You’ll have the chance to improve outcomes for Washington residents, and further environmental justice initiatives through your decision-making and implementation of initiatives. As a highly cooperative individual, who leads through collaboration and collective wisdom, you’ll provide both strategic and tactical leadership for three SEA Program business areas – Shoreline management, Floodplain Management and Planning and Coastal Zone Management. Your relationships will be grounded in partnership and mutual understanding. You will coordinate and provide support to Agency Regional Offices, coordinate initiative response and assistance with your counterpart in the Applied Coastal Research and Engineering Section, build and sustain productive working relationships with federal and state partner agencies; tribal governments; local government shoreline and floodplain managers; and key stakeholder organizations. You will ensure the team stays current on emerging issues and adapt section activities as needed in response to anticipated impacts from climate change, enhancing the resilience of Washington’s communities and natural resources. 



What you will do: Manage all aspects of section administration including but not limited to budget, personnel and policy Oversee, participates in and supports a team of professionals thatAssist in Shoreline Management Act policy development, review, and implementationDevelop Floodplain management policy and assist in review and implementationDevelop and support coastal zone management, initiatives and implementation Co-lead the Floodplains by Design Initiative in a public-private partnership Manage the state partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administer Washington’s Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP) Develop coastal resilience programs and policies in collaboration with partner agencies and organizations Support ocean resource management through state and regional ocean policy development, implementation of the state’s Marine Spatial Plan, and collaboration with agencies, Tribes, and stakeholders Represent state interests through membership or participation on the Coastal States Organization as well as regional initiatives 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

A total of Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience:  Professional-level working experience in an environmental or environmental management field, which includes a minimum of two years of experience supervising staff and/or project management. Education : Involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or natural science, land use, environmental or natural resource planning, environmental engineering, business administration, or closely allied field  All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible Combinations

College credit hours or degree - as listed above

Years of professional level experience - as listed above

Combination 1

No college credit hours or degree

9 years of experience

Combination 2

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits

8 years of experience

Combination 3

60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)

7 years of experience

Combination 4

90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits

6 years of experience

Combination 5


A Bachelor's Degree


5 years of experience

Please Note : A minimum of two years of experience must be supervising staff and/or project management. 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

Experience supervising staff and have the ability to empower teams. Experience developing program and policies.  Experience working with federal partners and building partnerships. Experience with planning, budgeting, and grants.
Desired   Qualifications:

Understanding of public administration and/or shoreline, coastal, or floodplain management. Shoreline, coastal, or floodplain management experience with a local or Tribal government, or federal or state agency. Note:  Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

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