Senior Director of Employee & Enterprise Services

Senior Director of Employee and Enterprise Services

• Coordinate the standardization of procedures and processes to implement policies across the enterprise and provide guidance for the programs it supports and shared services more broadly.
• Work with individual directors to define and implement DNR’s long-term mission and goals and to develop strategic roadmaps for each group.
• Provide consultation and direction to assigned Directors to implement DNR’s workforce strategic plans and support the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Shared Services.
• Recommend strategies and/or modifications to implement budget and fiscal policies and procedures, and provide direction to division and executive management for advice impacting agency practices.
• Meet deliverables for the development and implementation of the shared services roadmaps for each area, and policy initiatives, to ensure cost-effective and efficient operating practices for assigned agency programs.
• Coordinate and provide input as needed on legislative reviews and ensure appropriate responses are provided to the DNR legislative team, as well as to legislators and legislative staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field or a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• At least seven years progressively responsible leadership and management experience in a large, complex and highly represented organization.
• Experience in strategic leadership, precise communication, effective negotiation and persuasive advocacy.
• Experience leading large teams and as a member of executive management teams.
• Experience leading innovative best business practices and continual process improvement.
• Experience mediating issues between executive management, senior management and operational programs/staff.
• Experience creating a positive work environment, building morale, and maintaining a high level of staff performance.
• Experience developing staff skills through effective coaching, mentoring and training.

• Benefits
• Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days

At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.