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Tacoma Power's Generation division is seeking a Wildlife & Lands Manager to join their Natural Resources team. This position is responsible for directing, overseeing and implementing Generation-Natural Resources' wildlife, forestry, recreation, habitat, land, shoreline and cultural resource management on lands associated with the hydroelectric projects owned and operated by Tacoma Power

• Supervise and support professional development of Wildlife and Lands staff
• Set staff and workgroup goals and monitor performance
• Develop and implement scopes, schedules and budgets for capital and non-capital projects
• Create and maintain policies and staff procedures designed to direct the planning and implementation of shoreline and land use activities associated with Tacoma hydroelectric projects
• Provide FERC hydroelectric project license support involving cultural resources, wildlife habitat, and lands and shoreline management
• Oversee the preparation of maps, letters, reports, and management plans that pertain to FERC license implementation and land management
• Participate in FERC license negotiations and implementation coordination meetings
• Direct and participate in the management of wildlife, habitat and recreation mitigation lands as required for FERC license compliance
• Oversee wildlife and vegetation surveys, monitoring, habitat restoration and enhancement projects, wildlife lands maintenance habitat and recreation projects with volunteers, agencies, and TPU staff
• Active participation on natural resources management team to collaborate on initiatives and projects focused on continuous improvement of safety, natural resources processes, practices, and culture.
• Establish and implement wildlife agreements and management plans
• Acquire and monitor compliance with federal, state and local environmental permits
• Participate in educational, professional and public relations efforts
• Assist with the preparation and issuance of permits and easements on Tacoma Power property
• Assist with and support enforcement actions on Tacoma Power property.

Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to assignment

5 years including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

Washington State Driver's License

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $122,096.00 - $171,953.60

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TacomaPower
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