Intergovernmental Ocean Policy Coordinator

Working Title --** Intergovernmental Ocean Policy CoordinatorClassification -- **WMS Band 2**Job Status -- **Full-Time/Permanent** **WDFW Program --** Fish Program**Duty Station --** Olympia, Washington -- Thurston County** **Remote Employment** -- This position may include telework options up to four (4) days per week, at the discretion of the supervisor.Posting Timeframe -**This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until November 21, 2025. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time.Learn more about being a member of [Team WDFW](https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/jobs){target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}!**Help shape the future of Washington's coastal fisheries.****As the** ***Intergovernmental Ocean Policy Coordinator*****, you'll lead statewide efforts to ensure sustainable management of Dungeness crab, halibut, groundfish and fisheries.****This role represents Washington in key regional and federal forums, collaborating with Treaty Tribes, partner states, and federal agencies to advance science-based marine policy and protect vital ocean resources.****As a trusted advisor and influential leader in regional fisheries management, this position develops and coordinates policies that shape sustainable marine resource practices along the West Coast.****Representing Washington in collaborative forums, including the International Pacific Halibut Commission, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, and Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee, the Coordinator advances strategies that balance conservation goals with economic opportunity. ****What to Expect**Responsibilities**In this role, the Intergovernmental Ocean Policy Coordinator leads efforts to manage and sustain Washington's coastal fisheries, with some of the key responsibilities including:**Providing leadership and direction to ensure consistency for coastal shellfish and marine resource management and policy though cooperative management forums.Reviewing, analyzing and coordinating agency review and response to work performed on marine resource issues and policy development implementation.Prepares analyses, management summaries, and written reports on marine fisheries policy and management activities, and other fisheries, as appropriate.Leads the development, submittal, and (ultimately) the implementation and monitoring of the Department's incidental take permit application and conservation plan to address whale entanglements in the coastal Dungeness crab fishery.Participates on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission's Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee to promote coordination of fishery policy and management issues with the states of Oregon and California.Drafts and reviews applicable regulations and proposed legislation.Researches and analyzes management proposals and regulations, including pending legislation, provides presentations and reports to the Pacific Fisheries Management Council, and multi-agency and stakeholder forums.Acts as a delegated representative and central advisor regarding coastal groundfish, Pacific Halibut, and coastal Dungeness crab issues and other fishery management issues, as appropriate. Recommends actions to be taken on issues and provide solutions to problems. Provides recommendations on program issues and represents the agency on multi-agency interdisciplinary teams.Coordinates with multiple entities, including the National Marine Fisheries Service; the states