Headquarter Aquatic Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Headquarter Aquatic Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA , there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance, the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team that will focus on protecting state waters that are no longer protected by federal law. You will review projects being conducted in the waters of the state (including wetlands) and coordinate with other resource agencies and other Ecology programs. You will gain knowledge and experience regarding protecting state water quality, sediment quality, stormwater, and wetlands through reviewing projects to ensure they meet state laws and regulations. You will also start or expand your career network through coordinating with Tribes, local, state, and federal entities on project actions that may have inter-related environmental impacts. Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on August 16, 2024 . In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 15, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool or if a successful hire was not made. What makes this role unique? This is a new position established after a court case which took away federal protection of some waters of the United States. In this position, you will review proposed projects to ensure that state waters, including wetlands, are protected. You will contribute to the protections of state waters through effective implementation of state laws and regulations while providing technical assistance to other agencies and project proponents. What you will do: Coordinate the review of projects involving water work and provide training and outreach. Provide independent review documents pertaining to projects being constructed in state waters, including JARPA's and drawings. Types of projects vary from infrastructure projects, developments, pipelines, and restoration projects. Work closely with other Ecology programs and state agencies reviewing projects and conduct site visits as needed. Establish and work with other Ecology programs and state agencies review teams to review projects. Responsible for maintaining current information in the Aquatics database. Work cooperatively with colleagues to resolve internal policy interpretation issues, concerns, or disagreements. Bring unresolved issues to the APP Section Manager. Compose correspondence, reports, and prepare draft and final documents. Assist other Aquatic and Federal Permit Managers at Headquarters and in the regional offices with processing projects requiring permits and/or written authorization. Occasional participation in evening hearings, meetings, presentations, etc. Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience: Involving environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning. Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other closely allied scientific field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above Years of professional level experience - as listed above Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree 9 years of experience Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits 8 years of experience Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) 7 years of experience Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits 6 years of experience Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experience Combination 6 A Master's Degree 3 years of experience Combination 7 A Ph. D. 2 years of experience OR Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. Willingness and ability to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and travel throughout the state. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below. Working knowledge of the State's Revised Code of Washington's (RCWs); 90.48, the Water Pollution Control Act, WAC 173-201 A, the State Water Quality Standards, and Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Working knowledge of in-water construction activities and best management practices associated with those activities. Demonstrated ability to understand environmental legislation and regulations at the federal, state, and local level, by independently reviewing, analyzing, developing, and recommending permit decisions for projects. Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation: In the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format? Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: and we will be happy to assist. Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined. A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position. A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position. A list of three professional references. Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate's formal authorization. Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at . Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr