SPECIAL PROJECT NEPA/SEPA LEAD
RECRUITMENT #2011-09-7104
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Environmental Planner 4
SALARY RANGE: $4,214 - $5,535 per month
($4,088 - $5,369 with 3% temporary
reduction)
Important Note: From July 1, 2011 through June 29, 2013
a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most positions.
For more information on the reduction:
www.dop.wa.gov/CompClass/TempSalaryReduction.aspx
TYPE OF POSITION: Project= limited duration for funding.
Full-time. This position is represented by
the WFSE union.
Important Note: Once appointed to this position the
incumbent will be required to pay union dues or other
representation fees within the first 30 days of employment.
LOCATION: Olympia, Washington
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
POSITION PROFILE:
This position will serve as the senior planner for developing a joint
Environmental Impact Statement (with the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service) to support a long-term conservation strategy for the marbled
murrelet under DNR's Habitat Conservation Plan, providing expert advice
on State and Environmental Policy Act (SEPA & NEPA) compliance and
incorporating environmental considerations into decision-making.
Position will be a member of the Conservation Strategy Team and will be
supervised by the Section Manager of Environmental & Legal Affairs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND
IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
* EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (INCLUDING UNITED STATES FISH AND
WILDLIFE SERVICE) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS
* EXPERIENCE PRESENTING COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ISSUES
IN JOINT SEPA/NEPA PROCESS
* SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING AND DRAFTING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS UNDER SEPA & NEPA
* MASTER'S DEGREE IN ANY NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE OR RELATED
FIELD OR TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT EP-4 LEVEL OR SIMILAR POSITION
(POSITIONING RESEARCH, ANALYZING, RECOMMENDING AND PROVIDING
CONSULTATIVE SERVICES FOR A SPECIALIZED PORTION OF A NATURAL RESOURCE
PROGRAM OR DEPARTMENT)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
In depth knowledge of various federal agency implementing regulations
under NEPA; significant experience working in multi-stakeholder
processes; experience providing advice and drafting Environmental Impact
Statements under both SEPA and NEPA; ability to communicate complex
topics clearly; well-organized; capable of interpreting and synthesizing
complex technical information from a number of resource science
disciplines; capable of tactical and strategic thinking; familiarity
with DNR policies and procedures.
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Ability to work in demanding work environment on
established timeline.
* This position is required to travel, although most time is
spent in Olympia office. Must have a valid driver's license and have
two years of driving experience.
* Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications
for this position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this position, please submit:
* A letter of interest describing how your experience and
qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired
position qualifications, and special position requirements. Please
indicate in your letter of interest how you learned of this opportunity.
* A completed application - DNR Job Application available at
www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/hr_dnr_app.doc
and Resume -
* The names of three to five professional references.
* An online voluntary Applicant Profile Questionnaire
available at http://surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=905811603129. (This form is
not required and is submitted online. Please do not print out and send
in with application materials).
The first screening will be based on information contained in your
candidate materials.
Submit all materials to and please indicate #2011-09-7104 in the
subject line of your email:
Electronic method preferred
[email protected]
OR other method to:
Melody Wolf
Department of Natural Resources
PO BOX 47033
Olympia, WA 98504-7033
By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all
information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You
understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or
misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or
dismissal if employed.
Questions? Please contact Pamela Krueger at (360) 902-1424 or e-mail us
at [email protected].
Melody Wolf
DNR Recruiter
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(360)902-1350
[email protected]
www.dnr.wa.gov
