Southeast Regional Manager (WMS2) - The Washington State Conservation Commission

Southeast Regional Manager (Southeast Washington)
(WMS BAND 2)
Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM | HYBRID
Note: The Hiring Team may make a hiring decision at any time. It is within your best interest to apply for this position at your earliest convenience. The first review of applicants will begin on 10/18/2024.
 
Additionally, this position requires regular early morning or late evening meetings or conferences. Some state-wide travel is required.
 
Who We Are:
The [Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC)](http://www.scc.wa.gov/){rel="nofollow"} is a non-regulatory state agency that supports and coordinates our state's 45 conservation districts and administers voluntary conservation programs. Together, the SCC and conservation districts provide incentive-based programs that empower people across Washington to take actions that keep natural resources and working lands healthy for all.
About the Opportunity:
As the Southeast Regional Manager, you will work independently under the general guidance of the Deputy Director of Operations and Programs, providing a wide variety of services to the state's conservation districts. Your role includes assisting conservation districts in creating and implementing policies and programs to enhance their impact on natural resources. You will recommend management strategies to district supervisors regarding planning, budgeting, personnel, and interagency coordination, as well as perform field audits of district programs. Additionally, you will assist with the implementation and operation of specific agency programs, including Implementation Grants, Natural Resource Investments, Engineering, and Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with District Supervisors and key district employees.
- Facilitating board member development through WSCC resources, tools, and training.
- Connecting board members with their area, state, and national associations and WSCC.
- Coordinating with partner agencies and groups on specific tasks and programs.
- Assisting employees in resolving issues and improving collaboration.
- Helping districts create and maintain effective working relationships with community, clients, and partner agencies and organizations.
- Providing districts with examples, methods, facilitation, and resources to connect land managers, stakeholders, and the natural resources needs through district program planning and implementation.
- Encouraging and coordinating resource conservation activities between county, state, and federal units of government and conservation districts.
- Facilitating completion of the district long-range, annual planning, annual reporting, and budget activities.
- Providing preventative guidance and direct assistance based upon that guidance to districts on common procedural requirements and issues (e.g. elections, appointments, accounting, etc.).
- Utilizing evaluation tools to assist districts in areas such as finance, operations, governance, and program delivery.
- Facilitating information sharing among districts.
- Serving as the principal Commission link between conservation districts and the SCC on programs affecting conservation districts and their cooperators.
- Utilizing Regional Manager relationships with districts to assist WSCC staff, and the Executive Director with critical information needs (significant change(s) in the district, state audits, major accidents, other issues) and issues resolution -- utilize the lead role structure for information sharing.)
 
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