Washington State Department of Ecology

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an NEP Stormwater Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Do you want to be a part of Puget Sound recovery efforts? Do you have experience in planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining stormwater pollution control or research projects? As one of Ecology’s Stormwater Strategic Initiative - National Estuary Program team members, you will work in partnership with Tribal and local governments, non-profits, lead organizations, and higher education research staff to fund and implement an array of stormwater improvement and research projects directed towards Puget Sound recovery. The EPA-funded National Estuary Program prioritizes projects throughout Puget Sound and in coordination and cooperation with the Habitat and Shellfish Strategic Initiative Lead organizations. You will be responsible for developing relationships with Tribal and local governments, local non-profit staff, and researchers to provide guidance as they develop project proposals and manage funded projects.   Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4 (ES4). Candidates will be considered at the ES3 and the ES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.    Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2028.    Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.   Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 July 17, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 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. https://lnkd.in/d2X8AUj7

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill the Section Manager for Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction NWRO (WMS 2) position. This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: The salary posted above includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in Shoreline, WA in King County.    Are you interested in helping lead a team of environmental professionals protect Washington’s environment and residents from harm? In this position, you will play a pivotal role guiding regional dangerous waste management throughout the Northwest region, leading staff who help businesses prevent pollution, reduce toxics production, clean up legacy contamination, and regulate waste management. We need an organized, passionate leader to help create and shape our work for a better Washington.   Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 60% 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 July 23, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 22, 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. https://lnkd.in/gvqwgXrT

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Enforcement Coordination Support (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 2) position. This position can be located in either our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, 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 $6,072 - $8,167 per month. Join the Statewide Resources Section of the SPPR Program and support the important work of prevention, preparedness, and response to oil and other hazardous material incidents throughout the state! Ecology’s spills preparedness program manages roughly 4,300 reported calls per year, each of which could result in an enforcement action. You will assist in the processing of enforcement actions statewide with each of Ecology’s regional offices. You will work closely with our responders, supervisors and managers, Enforcement Leads, Investigation Leads, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Ecology enforcement coordinators, and responsible parties. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.     Program Mission: The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. The Spill Program’s vision is to create a zero spills world. Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule with some required time in the office as needed. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 July 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 21, 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. https://lnkd.in/gkERGDDJ

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Nonpoint Education and Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 1) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse communities and play a pivotal role in environmental education and outreach. Working closely with the Watershed Resources Unit and Nonpoint Source Pollution Control team, you will support strategic communication plans to build public support for water quality initiatives. Additionally, you will develop a variety of outreach tools, such as mailers, workshops, and story maps, and community outreach activities aimed at promoting watershed awareness and best management practices. You will gain valuable experience and expertise in community engagement, public relations, and environmental communication, which will significantly advance your career in environmental advocacy and education. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.   Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office one day per week.    Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 July 22, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 21, 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. https://lnkd.in/gFm8mc9P

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Reclaimed Water Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) position. This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   Help protect, preserve, and enhance water quality in the State of Washington! In this senior-level position, you will serve as the section’s authority on reclaimed water use, overseeing the design, planning, and permitting of reclaimed water facilities. You will be responsible for the development of facilities that supply reclaimed water to replace potable water in nonpotable applications. Your efforts will play a crucial role in supplementing existing surface and groundwater supplies, ensuring the state’s future water needs are met.    Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.   Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office one day per week plus time in the field as needed.    Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 July 22, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 21, 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. https://lnkd.in/gUsvgxVA

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Technical Assistance, Compliance, and Operations Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1) position. This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   As the Technical Assistance, Compliance, and Operations (TACO) Unit Supervisor, you are responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, professional development and technical project support to your eight staff. You’ll be charged with promoting a cooperative work environment to maintain unit cohesion, by assigning and directing work, leading and supporting the hiring and training of staff, promoting staff development, and handling personnel issues. You’ll also be responsible for coordinating cleanup efforts with the Eastern Region Section Manager, and providing oversight over a number of unit responsibilities, including Initial Investigations of environmental releases of hazardous substances, ranking of sites based on their potential to cause environmental harm, implementation of the Voluntary Cleanup Program, performing inspections of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and managing Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cleanup sites. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Program Mission: The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% 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 July 24, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 23, 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. https://lnkd.in/gsY86EhR

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Climate Pollution Reduction Rulemaking Planner (Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. As the Climate Pollution Reduction Rulemaking Planner in the Policy and Planning Section, you will project manage and engage with rulemaking and projects that provide the regulatory foundation to ensure a healthy environment for Washingtonians. You’ll be analyzing and developing rules to implement major climate pollution reduction legislation, such as the Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards, Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrofluorocarbons Emissions Reduction, Climate Commitment Act, and the Clean Fuels Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator and critical thinker, with a passion for the environment and project management to join this dynamic team. There is an additional project-funded Rulemaking Planner position that we hope to recruit for with this job announcement. The second position will be funded through June 30th, 2026. Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Planning field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Planner 3 (EP3). Candidates will be considered at the EP2 and EP3 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule, with Tuesdays in-office, program-wide. 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 July 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 21, 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. https://lnkd.in/gDWGQKJm

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an IT Application Development - Journey position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA.  Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining applications that will aid in the cleanup of the largest cleanup sites in the world. You will be working with a wide variety of development platforms to produce products that support many business disciplines. They will interface with the Federal government, State government, Ecology staff and the public to produce systems that support Ecology staff in making sound regulatory and environmental cleanup decisions. Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program’s mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford site and to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous and radioactive wastes to protect the air, water, and land.     The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) oversees cleanup at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation (Hanford) near Richland, Washington. The site produced plutonium for military defense between 1943 and 1989, and later served as a storage facility for other radioactive wastes. Hanford is one of the most complex and toxic cleanup sites in the world. Our role is to regulate cleanup efforts. We also regulate several other mixed waste (which includes both dangerous and radioactive waste) sites in Washington and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.   The Technology and Environmental Data (TED) Unit provides project management, business analysis, environment data systems, systems administration, data management, and IT help desk services; in support of program staff efforts to clean of Hanford in accordance with regulatory requirements, TPA milestones, and schedules. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. 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 July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 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. https://lnkd.in/gFtcNmF8

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a UXO Expert and Site Manager position. This position is located in our Headquarters in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   Are you experienced with highly complex unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions and ordnance cleanup? Do you have knowledge of cleanup of UXO/ordnance contamination at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS)? If so, we welcome you to join our team. You’ll play an integral role in the Toxics Cleanup Program – encompassing both UXO and FUDS expertise in response to program-wide highly complex inquiries of munitions and ordnance cleanup, as well as site management of UXO-contaminated sites. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.  Program Mission: The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% 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 July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 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. https://lnkd.in/gK6p_n5u

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Clean Energy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) 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 $4,977 - $6,703 per month.    Washington State recently passed legislation expanding Ecology’s role in siting clean energy in our state. This work is required as part of Governor-requested House Bill 1216 which is an integral component of Washington State’s transition to a fully decarbonized energy sector. In this position, you will work with the Clean Energy Coordination Section in support of several activities. These include supporting the new coordinated permit process for clean energy projects and assisting in the development of three programmatic environmental impact statements for solar, onshore wind, and green hydrogen facilities. You will also conduct research on clean energy projects, planning efforts, and emerging technologies and use this to develop technical reports.    You will independently coordinate outreach and communications to support the Clean Energy Coordination Section work on improving siting and permitting of clean energy projects. You will implement strategies to reach all communities around the state, including overburdened communities, vulnerable populations, and Tribes. You will lead section efforts in accessibility and environmental justice to ensure equitable communication and access.    The Washington Legislature has entrusted us to address the challenging and complex environmental issues affecting Washington. As the state's lead agency on climate change, we carry out policies that help slow the causes of climate change and support communities already impacted by its effects. Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 17, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 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. https://lnkd.in/gr4xe9ec