Senior Director of Employee & Enterprise Services
- Olympia, WA
- $138,528-161,568 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Recruitment #2025-8-A471-05949
Full-time, Permanent, Exempt, Non-represented Position
Location: Natural Resources Building - Olympia, WA.
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $138,528 - $161,568 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression, the full salary range is: $138,562 - $170,076 annuallyWant to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Executive Management Division. Are you an executive leader with both strategic vision and practical technical skills and experience who leads with a continuous improvement mindset? We are seeking a transformational leader with experience in leading teams through organizational change and business process reengineering initiatives, as well as the ability to mentor and empower others to navigate these changes successfully. As Senior Director of Employee and Enterprise Services, you will supervise the Directors of Enterprise Services (Facilities, Fleet, Radio), Grants, Human Resources, Office of Legal Affairs and Business Practices, and Workplace Culture and Development. You will be an executive leader of the agency's Shared Services teams, playing a critical role and having a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our organization's critical shared services landscape. With a keen focus on agency business partner needs, you will lead and engage teams, fostering cross-divisional and regional relationships to integrate operational best practices, process improvements, and the development of sound management principles. Your ability to navigate change, prioritize projects, and articulate the importance of teamwork, partnership, and collaboration to agency leaders and business partners will be critical as you lead DNR through the modernization of the agency's shared services and plan for future needs. If you are ready to lead with vision and drive impactful change in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us in advancing this work. As the Senior Director of Employee and Enterprise Services, you will serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner and report to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Shared Services (DCOO-SS).DutiesResponsibilities:
- 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 of 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 program 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.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Washington State Legislative processes.
All employees of the DNR are required to consistently demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Decisiveness
- Influencing/Negotiating
- External Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
- Risk Management
- Work can be a combination of office and home settings.
- Typically Monday-Friday with some occasional evening and weekend work.
- Some travel is expected, mainly to region offices or the offices of external partners.
Additional qualifications or characteristics that may enhance the effectiveness in performing the job, but that are not required.
- Experience with human resources, facilities management, legal services, and risk management, goods and services procurement in a government setting, employee engagement and culture development, and training.
- Master's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience working in executive management for a Chief Executive, executive management, or for an elected official.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and/or Organizational Change Management certification(s).
- Experience developing, monitoring, and managing spending progress and biennial budgets.
- Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at
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.
Our Vision - Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission - Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:
- Safety and Well-Being -Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
- Public Service -We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
- Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving - We solve our state's most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
- Leadership and Teamwork -We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.
- 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
- A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit
This recruitment may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit .Veterans wishing to claim Veteran's preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your Social Security number before attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call 360-664-1960 or 1-877-664-1960 or email .Check us out on: