Title- Environmental Permit Staff Supervisor
Classification- Environmental Planner 5 (EP5)
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP)
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

The Environmental Permit Staff Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing senior-level permitting staff in obtaining permits and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for WDFW Construction Activities. 

In addition to managing permitting and compliance for statewide construction projects, you will assign work, review materials, and represent the department in meetings and public hearings. 

This is an opportunity to become our expert planner, providing guidance on permitting efficiencies, streamlining, policy, regulation, environmental law, safety recommendations, and planning principles. 

What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Environmental Permit Staff Supervisor will,

Permit Coordination and Environmental Compliance:

• Prepare and submit permit application packages, supporting permit documents, and secure final permits in a timely manner.
• Review projects for environmental and Endangered Species Act (ESA) impacts. Provide project manager with options to meet environmental requirements.
• Write Biological Assessments, Habitat Management Plans, Wetland reviews, and other biological documents required for permitting.
• Contact federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to determine permitting requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers to assess project designs, determine mitigation needs, and develop solutions.
• Schedule and attend meetings and serve as an advocate of WDFW projects.
• Review research, consult technical experts, conduct site visits, analyze data, and write reports.
• Stay current on environmental regulations and shoreline plans.

Planning, Supervision, and Mentoring:

• Determine permit requirements for CAMP projects, estimate staffing needs, and assign tasks.
• Supervise and mentor technical and professional staff to support an effective, motivated team.
• Set goals and objectives, develop strategies to implement, and develop performance measurements and standards to ensure individual and program performance objectives are met.
• Ensure safety policies, procedures, and trainings are followed, and that staff are operating in a safe manner.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress to ensure continuity and timely completion of work.

Environmental Compliance and Project Implementation:

• Facilitate and communicate compliance requirements with environmental elements of project implementation including permit requirements, species evaluations, and Best Management Practices (BMP) usage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting, including hazards:

• Approximately 80% office work and 20% field work.
• Field work involves working in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Working in rough terrains, in water, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces in all types of weather conditions.
• This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule:

• Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, a varied schedule may be required including working more than 40 hours per week and working Saturdays or Sundays.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel (20%) will be required throughout the state to attend trainings, meetings, and site visits.
• Travel for fieldwork will also be required.

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer hardware and software, cell phone, digital camera, field sampling equipment including turbidity meter, pH meter, electro fisher, and fish removal equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications: 

Option 1: 

All of the following

• A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in fish management or fish research, wildlife management or wildlife research, or habitat management or habitat research.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience. (May be gained concurrently with the experience above.)

Please Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.

 Option 2: 

All of the following

• A Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.
• Four (4) years of experience in planning and permit acquisition for complex projects.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience. (May be gained concurrently with the experience above.)

Please Note: Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.

 Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• A Ph.D. in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science.
• Four (4) years as a Fish and Wildlife Environmental Planner 3 or similar.

Experience in:

• Project management principles and techniques.
• Environmental laws pertaining to water quality, air quality, navigation, and discharge waters.
• Methods and objectives of natural resource planning including stormwater, development, and land use actions.
• Planning regulations and shoreline master programs including processes and individual jurisdictional codes and requirements.
• Restoration and mitigation techniques.
• Planning wetland delineations, wetlands ratings and reporting requirements.
• Stream hydraulics.
• Working in an active construction site.
• Land management and development.
• Soil conservation and contamination including local potential contaminates.
• Lake and stream management including applicable BMP usage for in-water work.
• Principles and procedures of wildlife, fish, and habitat management and biological research including outreach to local experts and development of complex plans to meet jurisdiction requirements.
• Coaching and Mentoring.
• Managing Projects and Programs.
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress and outcomes of plans, appraising deficiencies or difficulties, and altering the plan accordingly.
• Principles and practices of construction/maintenance safety program.
• Team Leadership.
• Habitat management plans and use of areas by outdoor recreational fishers and hunters.
• Principles of harvest management and natural production.
• Methods of biological data collection, interpretation, and presentation including complex writing analyses.
• Statistical and research theory and techniques.
• Experimental design.
• Population measurement techniques.
• Silviculture.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental Information

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

 Important Note: 

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:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 Union- WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

 Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 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: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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.

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.

Request an accommodation: 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.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. 

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Ashley.Lee@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-02162.

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