Cultural Resources Policy & Consultation Specialist - Environmental Planner 4 - Permanent-2026-05802

**Title-** Cultural Resources Policy & Consultation Specialist **Classification-** Environmental Planner 4 **Job Status-** Full-Time - Permanent**WDFW Program-** Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP)**Duty Station-** Olympia, Washington – Thurston County **Hybrid/Telework-** While this position may offer a hybrid work arrangement (subject to supervisor approval), the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed. Learn more about being a member of [**Team WDFW**](https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/jobs)! *Photo Caption: Olympic National Park – Photo Credit: WDFW* **This position plays a key role in ensuring cultural resources are compliant and integrated into environmental planning and project implementation across the agency.** **As WDFW's technical expert in cultural resource management, archaeology, tribal relations, and regulatory compliance, you will provide technical leadership and scientifically informed guidance.** **Working collaboratively with tribal governments, public agencies, and other stakeholders you will support regulatory compliance, informed decision-making, and the long-term preservation of Washington's cultural resources.** **What to Expect-** Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Cultural Resources Policy & Consultation Specialist will, **Provide cultural resource review, consultation, and compliance for the agency projects, grant-funded work, and work on agency-owned lands:** - Administer the cultural resource compliance process for projects subject to Executive Order 21-02 and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), or agency policy. - Exercise delegated decision-making authority to determine appropriate cultural resources compliance pathways, consultation strategies, and mitigation approaches for complex or controversial projects. - Develop and maintain a consistent state-wide approach to cultural resources management, including responses to new and existing policies, and significant initiatives. - Provide regulatory guidance to agency staff and grant sponsors on cultural resource compliance for grant-funded projects. - Coordinate with program staff and project managers to ensure intra-agency collaboration, consistent statewide processes and integration of cultural resource stewardship into project and land management planning. **Consult and facilitate consultation with Tribes, DAHP, and other interested government agencies to coordinate stewardship of cultural resources and productive, respectful relationships:** - Conduct and facilitate respectful consultation with Tribal Cultural Programs, modeling accountability and integrity to build trust, often in coordination with agency leadership and the Director of Tribal Affairs. - Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Governor's Executive Order 21-02, and agency policy. - Collaborate with Tribal, state, federal, and local cultural and natural resource experts, planners, and regulatory staff. **Supervise and mentor a team that performs cultural resource review, consultation, and compliance work to address legal and stewardship requirements:** - Provide full supervisory oversight for staff performing cultural resource review and consultation work, including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, approving leave, and recommending corrective action. - Lead team meetings, communicate the status of ongoing projects and/or job tasks, and coordinate work schedule with team members and agency staff. **Working Conditions:** **Work setting, including hazards:** - Duties are performed mostly in an office setting.?Work will also be performed at construction sites, fish hatcheries, wildlife areas, and newly acquired properties. - This position may require walking in uneven terrain and steep slopes for extended periods in inclement weather conditions. **Schedule:** - Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 40 hours pe…