Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) Program Manager (Exempt): Greater Puget Sound Area (Remote)

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Agency

Puget Sound Partnership

Location

Greater Puget Sound Area (Remote)

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$76,385.00 - $84,876.00 Annually

Last Date to Apply

12/12/2021

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3325480/puget-sound-acquisition-and-restoration-psar-program-manager-exempt

Description

Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) Program Manager (Exempt) As the Puget Sound Partnership's PSAR Program Manager, you will be the point person for the PSAR fund, which has received over $254M in allocation from the Washington State legislature since 2007. You’ll advance the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan, which supports the accomplishment of the recovery goals set by the legislature for the Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Partnership. A little bit about the Partnership The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency leading the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. We are also one of the Executive Cabinet agencies under Governor Inslee’s Office. The Partnership brings together hundreds of partners to mobilize action around a common agenda, advance Sound investments, and advance priority actions by supporting partners. We endeavor to be a workplace where we are valued for sharing our authentic identities and recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. The Partnership is on a journey and working to transform a vision into a place where each of us is heard, seen and valued.   We are proud to offer a suite of "Employer of Choice" initiatives, including: A healthy/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options Professional development allowances Active and engaging diversity program, including an affinity group Comprehensive benefits package A Commute Trip Reduction program Fully vested in modern workplace practices and design An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.  For more information, visit our website: www.psp.wa.gov. Please share this opportunity with your network!   This closes on 12/13/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Qualifications

Some of the duties include: Program Management With the Salmon Recovery Manager, the Director of Policy and Planning, and Boards Team, lead development and implementation of a long-term strategic plan for a sustainable program, working internally and with key partners Lead development, negotiation, and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO, co-manager of the program) Adaptively manage an authority matrix that defines the roles of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), Partnership, the Puget Sound Leadership Council and the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PSSRC) for all aspects of the PSAR program Report on program progress through annual reporting to RCO and periodic reporting to Partnership management and the PSSRC Develop, revise, and communicate PSAR program policies, including coordination of internal and external reviews With RCO, track available funding and make decisions on allocating return funds In coordination with the PSSRC, lead development of the PSAR Large Capital program, including revisions to the Request for Proposals and creating a process for evaluation and ranking of projects Work with the Integrated Planning Program to identify and execute on opportunities to integrate the PSAR program within the Puget Sound recovery framework Work with the Science and Evaluation Team to evaluate the program on a biannual timeline to identify improvements and efficiencies Provide support to the Salmon Recovery Manager on coordinating and analyzing regional and watershed reporting as it relates to the PSAR program (e.g. Four Year Workplans, annual regional report). Provide input into the overall direction of salmon recovery planning, including adaptive management of the regional recovery plan, integration of salmon recovery with Puget Sound ecosystem recovery, and coordination and engagement of appropriate advisory groups Work with the Salmon Recovery Manager to identify opportunities and execute programs to increase the visibility of the PSAR Program Education and Communication Act as point of contact for internal and external inquiries about the program Maintain monthly communication with RCO Work with the Partnership’s Communications Lead and Legislative Policy Director to refine and execute a communication and outreach strategy, including reporting on program effectiveness Work with the Partnership’s Communications Lead and Legislative Director to develop communication materials during the legislative session Develop memorandums on policies and present recommendations to appropriate Partnership boards and advisory bodies as needed, including the PSSRC and Leadership Council Act as the point of contact for lead entities and project sponsors, including communication of policies, incorporating feedback and responding to inquiries Support development of and participate in PSAR project ground-breaking events and legislative tours Advance communication and awareness opportunities through web presence, signage, media, etc. Partner Coordination and Engagement Work with lead entities and project sponsors to identify and secure other funding sources to fully fund projects on the Large Capital List Work with the Partnership Boards Team, the PSSRC, and salmon recovery lead entities to maintain the salmon recovery Legacy Project Portfolio to help bring in new federal, state, and private funding for large-scale salmon recovery projects With the Salmon Recovery Manager, coordinate with other capital funding programs in Puget Sound such as the Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program, Puget Sound Nearshore and Estuary Program, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Restoration Center and Floodplains by Design Coordinate project sponsor briefings to policy bodies on the status of large capital project implementation Work with Puget Sound lead entities to assist with improvements in the local process for identifying local projects for PSAR funding Support the Salmon Recovery Manager with the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) process, the SRFB Targeted Investment Process, and annual regional report submission Qualifications Success in this position requires that one be a team player, which is defined as possessing initiative and a driving passion for the work, having humility and practicing curiosity in interactions with others, and valuing the whole human in each of us. We are committed to achieving our mission of accelerating and advancing the recovery of Puget Sound. To ensure our success, we are equally committed to running our agency in a high-performance manner that focuses on high-quality products and processes and a collaborative approach. We achieve high performance by: Valuing one another, our diversity, and our contribution to the agency and the mission Embracing shared leadership, and empowering all staff, as critical thinkers, to make timely evidence-based decisions in a collaborative manner Promoting learning--and implementing what we learn--by using the adaptive management cycle for both programs and internal operations Optimizing our human and financial resources Required Experience, Competencies and Technical Skills: Six (6) years of professional experience in an environmental science and/or natural resource management-related field Experience managing a grant program and program budgets Experience in managing contracts, monitoring and tracking progress Experience working with local jurisdictions and tribes Experience with adaptive management (continuous improvement) and natural resource planning Familiarity with the state legislative process Knowledge of federal, state, and regional funding programs and annual/biennial funding cycles Knowledge of Endangered Species Act recovery planning Careful attention and accuracy when working with complex financial information Detail-oriented in policy development and execution Strategic thinker with the ability to set a long-term vision for the program and support execution of the vision Preferred: Master’s degree in natural resource management or related field and two years of professional experience or a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience Knowledge of ecology and population biology of salmonids Experience in Open Standards or natural resource monitoring General understanding of market-based funding mechanisms, such as in-lieu fee and other conservation banking Knowledge of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan A general understanding of roles and the interrelationships between local, county, regional, tribal, state and federal entities Familiarity with/knowledge of ecosystem-based management CONDITIONS OF THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT: With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to: Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a workday, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions at least once a week Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a workday in a home-based environment up to four days a week Work in a tobacco-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment Work a 40-hour work week (A flexible work schedule may be considered upon request and supervisory approval, after an initial review period) Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines Maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed or discussed while performing the duties of the position Interact and work with partners and staff in a positive, friendly, and supportive manner that meets the needs and standards of the office and the agency As an exempt employee, incumbent is expected to be available to work as needed beyond normal (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) work hours, including evenings and weekends. Regular travel, including overnight stays may be required. What does "EMS" mean? Exempt Management Service (EMS) is the term used to identify positions exempt from state civil service law. These positions do not have the same rights as classified positions. A position can be designated exempt either by statute or by the Director of State HR at the request of the Governor or other elected official. For more information, please visit the following website: What does exempt from state civil service law mean? Supplemental Information Application Process – Please read the instructions completely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, interviews will be conducted using a ZOOM or Microsoft Teams videoconferencing platform. A telephone option is available as an alternative if videoconferencing is not possible. Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you. Click on "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile. Please attach the following documents in order to be considered, failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position: A letter of interest that describes why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position; Current resume, detailing experience, and education. ** You will want to ensure you have a current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information attached or available to provide at the time of interview. Please include at least one supervisor, peer and (if you have supervised staff) a subordinate. Please to do NOT include your salary history. And that's it! The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire. By submitting materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. Do not attach transcripts or other documents that are not requested in the application process, or that are password protected. These type of documents cause errors when downloading application materials and will not be forwarded to the hiring supervisor. Conditions of Employment: COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position requires in-person attendance with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you have verified your vaccine status. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification will be provided once a conditional offer has been made. The Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. We welcome you to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization. Contact Information: Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email [email protected].

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Denise Ross

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