Salary: $122,096.00 - $171,953.60 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: P1070-26
Department: Power
Division: Generation
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
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

Responsibilities Include

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education*
  Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to assignment
  
  Minimum Experience*
  5 years including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level
  
  Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
  Washington State Driver's License
  *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

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

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Get Assistance

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Communication with the City of Tacoma

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Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field directly related to assignment?*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have 5 years experience including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire?

• Yes
• No

04

Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

• Yes
• No

05

Describe a specific time when you built strong relationships where none previously existed. How did you accomplish this?
06

Describe a time you supervised or supported a multidisciplinary team whose work included subject areas outside your own expertise. How did you approach learning what you needed to know, supporting the team's technical experts, and providing effective oversight?
07

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