WA Wolf and Grizzly job opening

[RaffleMule]

Who's applying?   Saw this posted on Linkedin......



WDFW is seeking a highly qualified and visionary individual to join our team as the Wolf & Grizzly Bear Policy Lead (WMS BAND3), reporting directly to the Wildlife Program Director. This critical role will spearhead the strategic statewide policy development and implementation for wolf and grizzly bear conservation and management in the state of Washington.

As the Wolf & Grizzly Bear Policy Lead, you will be at the forefront of efforts to recover and sustain populations of wolves and grizzly bears in Washington.

You will play a pivotal role in fostering intergovernmental relationships with key stakeholders, including land management agencies, USFWS, tribal and local governments, ensuring a collaborative approach to conservation efforts.

Click the link below to explore this opportunity:
https://lnkd.in/g54Vq-vC
Salary: $122,628.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

#joinourteam #wearehiring #WMSBAND3 #management #leadership #wolf #grizzlybear #policy #policylead

Photo: Gray Wolf - Photo Credit: Gary Kramer USFWS
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A large gray wolf staring with yellow eyes at the camera - photo is focused on the wolf and zoomed in.  Fall blurry colors (red, orange) in the background. Wolf is laying down.

[Ridgerunner]

Interesting, I didn't think the grizzly bear recovery was a done deal, apparently it is though. 

[Dan-o]

Interesting, I didn't think the grizzly bear recovery was a done deal, apparently it is though.

I don't think the grizzly bear issue is resolved, but this person would work on planning as that project moves forward for evaluation.   I think.   

[ducks4days]

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource science or related field.
     AND

Five (5) years of natural resource management experience.
And you have the following skills and competencies to qualify for this position:

Advanced principals of management including leadership, conflict resolution, cultural diversity, policy analysis development and implementation, and budget development and expenditures.
Proven leadership skills that model the way, inspire a shared vision, and enable others to act.
Advanced knowledge of principals of carnivore management and wildlife conflict methods - predator-prey relationships.
Extensive budget development and management.
Exercise strategic planning and visioning.
Knowledge of state and federal conservation laws.
Work effectively with the public and diverse interests and professions.
Organize, motivate, and provide leadership and vision for staff.

They have more requirements for this position than they do for the commission

[hughjorgan]

Interesting, I didn't think the grizzly bear recovery was a done deal, apparently it is though.

I don't think the grizzly bear issue is resolved, but this person would work on planning as that project moves forward for evaluation.   I think.

We already have a population of grizzlies in the NE part of the state, would be pretty likely that is what it is referring too.

[MADMAX]

They’ll hire a woman, ex lawyer, that lives in Port Townsend more than likely
🥴🤣
Saw a movie that had a wolf in it
Saw a grizzly in Yellowstone while vacationing
Been to grey wolf lodge
Masters degree in liberal arts

[buckfvr]

Nothing to see here but protocol, as I believe 100% they already have their person for the position and know him/her well.

[TeacherMan]

Nothing to see here but protocol, as I believe 100% they already have their person for the position and know him/her well.

Probably very true, but I’d apply for it anyway 😂

[Chris57]

You will play a pivotal role in fostering intergovernmental relationships with key stakeholders, including land management agencies, USFWS, tribal and local governments, ensuring a collaborative approach to conservation efforts.

No mention of the sportsman, hiker, hunter, fisherman who will be most likely impacted by their great plans.....

[Berin Denson]

They have already reintroduced the grizzly. There is no doubt in my mind

[wolfbait]

They have already reintroduced the grizzly. There is no doubt in my mind

There is at least one grizz up in the Buzzard Lake country, WDF$Wolves know about it as they were shown evidence by a rancher, but refuse to acknowledge. Just like they did with wolves before the first ones in "70" years were confirmed.

Not trying to derail this thread to wolves at all but they had already confirmed wolves in the 80's and 90's, so how did they come out with first wolf pack in 70 years.
Would WDFW&USFWS Failure to acknowledge that WA already has a grizz pop in order to release more bears be a conflict? Or?

Why would WDFW lie about the confirmed wolves in the 80' and 90's?

I wonder will WDFW come out with first grizz in WA in 70 years next?

[time2hunt]

Damn it looks like I’m over qualified to SSS


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[callturner]

You must be able to bang on tin cans and holler shoe bear shoe. Chasing bears and wolves out of chicken coops and goat pens without harming them.

[Scruffy]

Well this is a joke, they most certainly have their person picked already.  After reading the Required Qualifications and the Preferred Qualifications there isn't anyone qualified that isn't already in that field of work. 

[trophyhunt]

Damn it looks like I’m over qualified to SSS


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[HUNTIN4SIX]

After 24 yrs with the outfit and being on many many interview panels.....whatever, whoever and however they hire it will be shady.  There probably looking for that perfect transgender activist.

[nwwanderer]

Would you take all of the the arrows from both sides for $122,000, $60,000 after taxes?  And be based in Olympia?  And have this commission for bosses?  Run

[buckfvr]

Most likely going to be someone already drawing a pension from the state, and it wont be interrupted by employment in this position.   

[wolfbait]

After 24 yrs with the outfit and being on many many interview panels.....whatever, whoever and however they hire it will be shady.  There probably looking for that perfect transgender activist.

Or Fitkin...