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Policy Advisor
Recruitment #2022-02-7789/7930
These are Full-time, Exempt, Non-represented positions.
Location: Natural Resources Building, Olympia

The first review of this position will be two weeks after posting (February 14, 2022). The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit material as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Work for Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop policies that will lift up all Washingtonians. This includes advancing bold, forward-thinking initiatives that boost rural and urban economies, tackling the biggest challenges facing our forests, public lands and waters, and building stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities.

Our public lands provide a wide array of benefits to our state and communities, including hundreds of millions of dollars for schools, hospitals, and libraries; ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and flood mitigation; and special places to support human health and enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Under the leadership of Commissioner Franz, the agency is expanding opportunities that protect our lands and benefit our communities.

The successful candidates will be motivated, creative, hardworking, and have a successful track record of solving complex policy issues. Expertise with climate resilience, urban planning, community engagement, environmental justice, ecology, hydrology, and/or renewable energy as well as excellent verbal, written and graphic communications, researching, systems thinking and project management experience is highly desirable. We’re looking for someone who can thrive in a fast paced work environment while planning for our state’s future. Experience with policy and plan development is strongly preferred.

As a Policy Advisor, you will contribute to the DNR Policy and Resilience team’s robust portfolio of work. Expect to bring big, ambitious ideas to life, and expect to be challenged, but know you will have a team to support you.

These positions will share our vision creating a healthier Washington begins with the perspectives and meaningful engagement of those most impacted by environmental injustice. As a Policy Advisor you will be working at the intersection of many competing interests and will hold accountability to reducing environmental and health disparities at the core of your work product.
If you are an expert in crafting policy solutions with diverse stakeholders, communities, and organizations, and experienced with environmental justice practices you will thrive in this role.

The Policy and Resilience team at DNR supports Commissioner Franz by advancing solutions to complex challenges. Recent successes include:Launching our Plan for Climate Resilience in February 2020 to address our climate risks and challenges and lay out achievable steps we can take in every corner of Washington to increase our resilience to lands, communities, waters, and our beneficiaries.Incorporating environmental justice into significant agency request legislation, including our landmark Forest Health and Reduction of Wildfire Dangers bill (2SHB 1168) and the Evergreen Communities Act update (E2HB 1216).Launching and securing critical on-going funding for a 20-year plan to restore the health of 1.25 million acres of forests and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.Advancing 21st century wind and solar energy projects to generate revenue for schools and counties, and help Washington transition to a clean energy future.

The Policy Advisor serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner and reports directly to the
Policy Director/Chief Resilience Officer. They contribute to the agency with expertise and project support on major strategic policy and resilience issues. The Policy Advisor will be responsible for policy, plan development and project support to meet agency goals and to address challenges facing the agency.

Initial topics for a Policy Advisor may include:Advancing equity, environmental justice, education and workforce development policy and programs by designing outcomes with communities, stakeholders, and your peers to reduce health and environmental disparities in accordance with SB 5141, The HEAL Act.Coordinating policy challenges and opportunities to support the implementation wildfire, post-wildfire recovery, and forest resilience in accordance with HB 1168, concerning long-term forest health and the reductions of wildfire.Advancing watershed resilience and salmon recovery working with DNR staff and partners to prioritize implementation of our Watershed Resilience Action Plan.Developing policy solutions to support kelp forests and eelgrass meadow conservation and exploring blue carbon opportunities.Supporting the development of DNR’s statewide outdoor recreation plan.Development of policies, programs and plans in support of natural resources workforce development including sector awareness, education and training, recruitment and retention.Working with agency science advisors and technical experts to advance a science based policy approach to natural resources, environmental justice and climate resilience.Developing policy solutions that increase the resilience of our forests, improve water quantity and quality, and the restoration of habitat across local, state, federal, tribal and private lands.Expanding communication and engagement resources including leveraging online engagement tools, dashboards, and ArcGIS.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to achieve these outcomes by coordinating with subject matter experts from internal, external and interagency groups, ultimately leading to the development and implementation of plans, policies and strategies that support DNR’s mission.
Duties
What will we trust you with?
As a Policy Advisor, your colleagues will entrust you to:
Manage a variety of projects from inception to completion, including scope and schedule development, stakeholder engagement, and determining implementation priorities with partners.
Be proficient in environmental justice practices and policy development and speak directly to how policy can reduce disparities.
Bring creative thinking to the development and implementation of long-range strategic policy initiatives and issues, and translate long-range goals into short-term actionable projects.
Leading and facilitating complex discussions and building coalitions and working with diverse and competing interest groups to develop solutions and resolve conflicts surrounding high-profile issues.
Provide internal and external communications to accomplish agency policy objectives and provide consultation and research on policy issues.
Work with programs to identify information required for policy development and legislation.
Write proposals, memos, talking points, grants and other communications materials.
Coordinate, and support work groups on subjects of agency-wide strategic importance.
Incorporate key information about external organizations, interests, and issues into the on-going development and implementation of strategic policy priorities.
In partnership with the Legislative Affairs team, write, justify, and support agency request legislation.
Conduct research on the environmental, economic and political impacts of legislation.
Provide support across agency divisions, working groups, and executive leadership on diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental justice, and Tribal consultation priorities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience successfully moving a high-priority, high profile project involving multiple, competing interests from start to completion.
Demonstrated experience successfully working alongside, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business and private industry partners, government officials, agency staff, senior managers, and the public in the pursuit of broad public policy goals.
Ability to apply a racial equity and justice lens to your work.
Ability to understand larger historical, social, economic, and political context of natural resources and resilience issues in Washington.
Active listening skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts; receive and convey ideas, thoughts and information.
Demonstrated ability to write for targeted audiences effectively and to communicate persuasively at all levels of the organization and externally.
Ability to manage multiple short-term and long-term projects simultaneously.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as coordinate, facilitate, and manage the work of ad hoc teams formed from cross-agency resources.
DNR Core Competencies:
Personal Accountability
Value Others
Compassionate Communication
Inspire Others
Commitment to Excellence
All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.
Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:
A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in political science, planning, public policy, business administration, environmental science or another field relevant to the position’s responsibilities OR four years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Supplemental Information
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR, you will join a tight-knit team of skilled policy advisors who work on topics that are incredibly rewarding. You will be empowered to be creative and think boldly, but will always have the support and guidance of your team. We move fast, and want you to help us make the world a better place. You will work in close proximity to a statewide elected official and will have the opportunity to travel the state and experience our incredible communities.
The Policy and Resilience team is currently working a hybrid model, with two days in the office weekly.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.
Application Requirements:

To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
Complete all supplemental questions.
Additional Information:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions? Please contact Marissa Aho at (360) 515-8087, Marissa.aho@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

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