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This includes setting clear expectations, ensuring consistency in program delivery, and maintaining accountability across four Wildlife Area Complexes encompassing approximately 113,550 acres and 35 Water Access Areas. As the Regional Wildlife Program Manager for Region 1, you will lead a multidisciplinary team while providing strategic direction and executive oversight to advance WDFW priorities and deliver effective wildlife conservation and recreation outcomes.

<p><strong>Title –</strong> Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region 1</p><p><strong>Classification - </strong>WMS Band 2<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Status - </strong>Full-Time/Permanent</p><p><strong>WDFW Program - </strong>Wildlife Program</p><p><strong>Duty Station –</strong> Spokane, Washington – Spokane County</p><p><strong>Eastern Region 1 -Counties</strong><strong>Served</strong> - Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman. </p><p><strong>Remote Employment</strong> – This position may include telework options up to 2 days per week, at the discretion of the supervisor.</p><p><strong>Posting Timeframe</strong> - This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until June 8, 2026. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time. </p><p>Learn more about being a member of <a href="https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/jobs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Team WDFW</strong></a>!</p><p><br/></p><p>As the Regional Wildlife Program Manager for Region 1, you will lead a multidisciplinary team while providing strategic direction and executive oversight to advance WDFW priorities and deliver effective wildlife conservation and recreation outcomes.</p><p><br/></p><p>Serving as the link between agency administration and field operations, you will oversee four divisions (Game, Wildlife Diversity, Landowner Services, and Lands) and support staff across the region. This includes setting clear expectations, ensuring consistency in program delivery, and maintaining accountability across four Wildlife Area Complexes encompassing approximately 113,550 acres and 35 Water Access Areas.</p><p><br/></p><p>You will contribute to policy development, program planning, and implementation of new initiatives, while supporting staff through complex and sometimes sensitive issues related to wildlife conflict, lands management, and threatened and endangered species.</p><p><br/></p><p>Provide leadership and direction to regional Wildlife Program staff to accomplish work aligned with the agency’s strategic goals, program directives, and division objectives. Foster accountability, collaboration, communication, and team effectiveness across the program.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>In this role, the Regional Wildlife Program Manager provides strategic leadership for managing and sustaining Washington’s wildlife populations, some of the key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervising regional Wildlife Program staff to accomplish tasks that address the agency’s strategic goals, program directives, and division objectives. Directly supervise six (6) staff members and provide oversight for a total of approximately forty (40) employees.</li><li>Participating in regular meetings as a member of the Agency Senior Management Team, Wildlife Program Leadership Team, and Regional Senior Management Staff.</li><li>Developing policies that are included in species plans and recreational hunting programs that have regional and statewide significance.</li><li>Ensuring a cohesive Wildlife Program response to depredation events.</li><li>Being responsible for interpreting and applying policies and elevating policy issues or questions to the Regional Director and/or Wildlife Program leadership.</li><li>Serving as the Wildlife Program policy lead for team recommendations in response to wolf/livestock depredations. </li><li>Managing the implementation of the Region 1 Wildlife Program budget.</li><li>Negotiating with the public, Tribes, organized constituents’ groups, other state, county, city and federal agencies regarding wildlife management policies, recreation access, hunting recreation and wildlife protection.</li><li>Providing oversight to regional wildlife conflict activities to ensure continued successful integration into the Wildlife Program and proper implementation in the region.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Working Conditions: </strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Work Setting, including hazards: </strong>Primarily office-based work with some time spent in the field. Work in the field may include exposure to variable weather conditions, rough or uneven terrain, and interactions with wildlife or livestock.<strong> </strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Overtime exempt, expected to schedule time within a typical 40-hour work week, however, may need to adjust schedule and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands and deadlines. </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Travel Requirements: </strong>Requires frequent travel throughout Region 1 and occasional travel to other regions for meetings, field visits, and coordination with agency staff and partners. Vehicle is provided for travel.</p><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis. </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>AND all of the following professional experience (may be gained concurrently):</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><u>Five (5) years of professional experience with all the following:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Applying advanced principles and techniques of wildlife management, including the biology and ecology of regional wildlife species such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.</li><li>Implementing recognized methods and standards for habitat and land management.</li><li>Navigating regulatory frameworks and bureaucratic processes related to wildlife management, conflict management, and/or land management activities.</li><li>Working with private landowners and/or agricultural producers to address wildlife conservation.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong><u>Three (3) years of professional experience:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Supervising or managing senior-level staff, including providing guidance, training, conflict resolution, work planning, and performance management and evaluation.</li><li>Building a strong team dynamic across dispersed locations. </li><li>Managing priorities and activities across multiple divisions and sections within a Wildlife Program.</li><li>Communicating, verbally and in writing, technical information to diverse audiences. </li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with constituents and stakeholders with diverse interests, including engaging in processes that influence political and policy outcomes. </li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong><u>One (1) year of professional experience:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Managing budgets, grants, or contracts and effectively allocating resources across multiple projects.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Certifications/Licenses:</strong></p><p>Valid Driver’s License</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p><strong>In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree or higher in Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Science, or a related field.</li><li>Three (3) years of professional experience working with tribal governments, local communities, nonprofit organizations, or other stakeholders to build consensus and support for wildlife management objectives.</li><li>Three (3) years of professional experience with data collection, GIS mapping, wildlife population modeling, or other technical tools to support management decisions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong><u>Your application should include the following:</u></strong></p><ul><li>A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.</li><li>An up-to-date resume. </li><li>A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.</li><li>At least three professional references with current contact information.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Supplemental Information</strong></p><p>In addition to <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/salary" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">pay</a> and other <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/special-employee-programs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">special employee programs</a>, there are other <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/compensation-job-classes/benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">benefits</a> that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Important Note: </strong></p><p>All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents</a></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: </strong></p><p>Per <a href="https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=73.16.010" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>RCW 73.16.010</strong></a> Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: </p><ul><li>Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at<strong><u> kaila.daudt@dfw.wa.gov</u>. </strong> </li><li><strong>Veterans only – </strong>Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.</li><li>Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.</li><li>Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2026-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)</li><li>Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong><em>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer</em></strong></p><p><em>As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.</em></p><p><em>The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.</em></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Request an accommodation: </strong>Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Technical Difficulties: </strong>If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support@neogov.com</a>. </p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Other questions: </strong>If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kaila.daudt@dfw.wa.gov</a> and reference job #2026-01293.<strong> </strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Follow us on social media:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/8226485/admin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonFishWildlife" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewdfw/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p>

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Regional Wildlife Program Manager – Region 1 - WMS Band 2 - Permanent - 2026-01293

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