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If you find a job or receive an interview through a listing on SEVENSEAS Media, please let your interviewer or employer know where you found it, it makes a real difference for us. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking an Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator to lead Washington state’s strategy to protect thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and marine shorelines from the growing threat of aquatic invasive species. The postholder guides a dedicated team while shaping statewide policies, partnerships and long-term strategies that protect fish and wildlife, strengthen resilient aquatic ecosystems, and preserve Washington’s natural resources. As a representative of the Department in statewide, regional and national forums, the coordinator builds and maintains lasting partnerships across tribal, local, state, federal, industry and academic organisations, addressing aquatic invasive species that cross political and jurisdictional boundaries. The role supports salmon recovery, protects recreational, tribal and commercial fisheries, and works to prevent invasive species from causing irreversible impacts to fish, wildlife, infrastructure and the communities that depend on healthy waters. Work occurs in a busy office setting, and travel may be required throughout the state to attend training, meetings and conferences. A well-qualified candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in fisheries science, marine biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources management or a related natural resource field, together with one or more years of leadership or supervisory experience and three years of full-time professional experience in at least one of the following: invasive species management, integrated pest management, noxious weed management, wildlife management, or natural resources management. Additional required and preferred qualifications are set out in the full posting.