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The Walla Walla County Conservation District (WWCCD or District) is seeking a District Manager responsible for overall management of the WWCCD including supervision of district employees and execution of district programs and projects. The District Manager oversees day to day operations and the Board of Supervisors provide high level governance. As with all positions at the WWCCD, employment is contingent on grant funding and may change depending on state and federal budget allocations.

The District has a talented team of passionate and committed people who are mission-driven and care deeply about serving and improving our community. Our dynamic organization is comprised of volunteer board members and paid staff members who help landowners implement “on the ground conservation.” The incumbent will work closely with local landowners, coworkers, and conservation partners.

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This two-year grant-funded position will be part of a team of conservation professionals in a growing, county-wide, natural resource management special purpose district. The individual holding this position recruits and trains park stewards, leads natural restoration events in the cities of SeaTac and Burien, and develops curriculum for and leads after-school programming for students in the Highline School District. With work in the office and the field, this position involves multi-faceted duties that require collaboration and problem-solving and an elevated level of motivation, versatility, and independence. This position has a strong relationship with South King County communities, is responsive to public needs, easily and meaningfully engages with others, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, actively encourages diversity, equity, and belonging, and collaborates across teams of staff, community partners, interns, and volunteers to achieve the goals and objectives of Cities’ priorities and needs.

This position is term-limited and ends June 2027.

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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.
• 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.
• Facilitating completion of the district long-range, annual planning, annual reporting, and budget activities.
• 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.

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