What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Emergency Management Program Director - WMS Band 4 - Permanent - 2026-02121 position at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife?
- Title -** Safety & Emergency Management Program Director
- Job Status - **Full-Time-Permanent
- WDFW Program - **Director's Office
- Duty Station - **Olympia, Washington -- Thurston County
- Remote Employment** - This position may include telework options up to 2 days per week, at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Posting Timeframe** - This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until May 15, 2026. Application review is ongoing, submit your application materials as soon as possible, this recruitment may be closed at any time.
**Lead Safety. Drive Change. Protect People.**
**At Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), our mission includes safeguarding the people who protect Washington's lands, waters, and wildlife. **
**With your expertise you will have an opportunity to build a world class safety program that promotes accountability and strengthens our culture of safety.**
**We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as our Safety & Emergency Management Program Director (SEMPD). A high-impact role responsible for shaping and driving a culture of safety across our agency.**
**This is more than just a compliance role; it's a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and proactive risk management.**
**The SEMPD will serve as the agency's top safety expert, working directly with executive leadership, staff, and external partners to implement world-class safety standards and emergency preparedness strategies.**
**Join the Executive Team to set the vision for agency-wide safety and emergency management programs.**
In This Role, You Will
- **Lead a team of safety professionals to advance policies, training, and compliance.**
- **Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety laws.**
- **Develop, deploy, and manage the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for WDFW, providing services to an agency of approximately 2,500 employees statewide.**
- **Advise executive leadership on critical safety decisions that impact employees, operations, and public trust.**
- **Develop processes and procedures to stop unsafe operations when necessary to protect employees and resources.**
- **Foster a proactive safety culture through communication, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.**
- This is a career-defining opportunity** for a leader who is passionate about protecting people, preventing risk, and ensuring operational resilience. If you have the expertise, leadership skills, and vision to elevate safety at WDFW, we want to hear from you.
- What to Expect -**
**In this role, the Safety & Emergency Management Program Director provides strategic leadership for WDFW's safety and emergency management program, fostering a proactive safety culture across the agency. Some of the key responsibilities include:**
Establish a robust safety program with excellent safety professionals.
Provide the Executive Management Team (EMT) with real-time safety concerns, safety recommendations, and decisions t