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Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-10 years

Compensation

$102.6K - $124.2K per year

Posted

3h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Lead Washington's strategy to protect thousands of lakes, rivers, streams, and marine shorelines from the growing threat of aquatic invasive species. Guide a dedicated team while shaping statewide policies, partnerships, and long-term strategies that protect fish and wildlife, strengthen resilient aquatic ecosystems, and preserve Washington's natural resources for future generations. Make decisions that shape the future of Washington's aquatic resources and help safeguard critical environmental, economic, and cultural values.

What to Expect

Lead and coordinate the Department’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management programs, including incident response, planning, and statewide coordination. Serve as Incident Commander or Deputy Incident Commander during AIS incidents and work with state and federal agencies, Tribal nations, NGOs, industry, and local stakeholders to develop and implement effective management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead AIS incident command systems and multi-agency coordination efforts.

  • Develop and manage AIS response plans, long-term management strategies, and statewide prevention, containment, eradication, and mitigation initiatives.

  • Coordinate with government agencies, Tribal nations, industry partners, and other stakeholders on AIS management.

  • Manage rapid response funding agreements, work plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

  • Lead rapid response and infested site management following detection of prohibited invasive species.

  • Develop and oversee property access warrants, quarantines, and regulatory actions when necessary.

  • Negotiate and administer cooperative agreements and mutual aid partnerships.

  • Obtain and manage environmental permits, including NPDES permits.

  • Provide technical expertise and policy guidance on AIS management.

  • Improve existing response plans and management strategies through collaboration with internal and external partners.

Working Conditions

  • Office-based environment with occasional field work.

  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; additional hours or weekends may be required during peak periods.

  • Flexible work schedule may be available with supervisor approval.

  • Statewide travel required for meetings, training, and incident response.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science, Wildlife Biology, Aquatic Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Policy, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of professional experience in aquatic invasive species management, invasive species management, wildlife management, integrated pest management, natural resource management, or a related field.

  • 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience, including staff supervision, conflict resolution, work planning, training, and performance management.

Required Experience

  • Applying science-based policies and regulations to natural resource management.

  • Developing response plans and long-term management strategies.

  • Leading multi-agency resource management projects.

  • Implementing invasive species prevention, detection, rapid response, containment, and control programs.

  • Interpreting environmental regulations and regulatory controls.

  • Negotiating cooperative agreements with federal, state, Tribal, and local partners.

  • Managing environmental permits such as NPDES or Special Use Permits.

Certifications

  • Valid driver's license with ability to travel independently throughout the state.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project and portfolio management.

  • Risk management and structured decision-making.

  • Incident Command System (ICS), Unified Command, or multi-agency coordination experience.

  • Strong collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement (PERS), Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental and family leave, military leave, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and other state employee leave benefits.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Aquatic Invasive Species Management • 1+ yrs
Natural Resource Management • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Project Management • 1+ yrs
Incident Command System (ICS) • 1+ yrs
Partnership Building • 1+ yrs
Policy Development • 1+ yrs
Environmental Permitting • -3+ yrs

Experience

3-10 years

Certifications

Valid Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$102.6K - $124.2K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationOlympia, Washington, United States
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalLow4/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyHigh8/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

State of Washington

Team size

Growing team

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States

The State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife leads the state's strategy to protect thousands of lakes, rivers, streams, and marine shorelines from aquatic invasive species. It works to protect fish and wildlife, strengthen resilient aquatic ecosystems, and preserve Washington's natural resources for future generations.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator

Olympia, Washington, United StatesFull Time