Position Summary:
Washington Conservation Action (WCA) seeks experienced candidates who are excited to lead our work on forest practices and Washington State’s Adaptive Management Program (AMP). The AMP plays a central role in evaluating and adjusting timber harvest rules on Washington's 9.3 million acres of private forestlands subject to the Forest Practices Habitat Conservation Plan administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The AMP’s goals are compliance with the Endangered Species Act for aquatic and riparian species, restoring and maintaining riparian habitat to support a harvestable supply of fish, meeting the Clean Water Act requirements for water quality, and maintaining a viable timber industry.
The Forests & Fish Program Senior Manager plays a pivotal role by representing the conservation community externally at a multi-stakeholder table, and by collaborating with the Conservation Caucus. The Conservation Caucus’ objective is to ensure strong, science-based forest practices protecting fish and clean water. The Program Senior Manager negotiates policy recommendations with other caucuses within the Policy Committee of the AMP: eastside Tribes, westside Tribes, industrial timber, small forest landowners, counties, DNR, Department of Ecology, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). This position offers a unique opportunity to ensure strong protection of our state’s forests and aquatic resources.
Compensation and Salary:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $73,000.
We also offer a generous benefits package including 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance premiums, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a Flexible Spending Account, ample paid vacation and sick leave, thirteen paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass, budgeted funds for professional development, and if you work for five consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.