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Salary- $54,108.00 – $70,956.00 Annually

.What makes this role unique?

The OCR Trust Water Coordinator promotes and coordinates the program throughout the Columbia River Basin by representing OCR’s objectives on the statewide Trust Water Implementation Group (TWIG). This position works closely with applicants and partners interested in using the Trust Water Right Program (TWRP) to meet their water supply projects within the statutes and agency policies, by drafting trust water right agreements, water banking agreements and other necessary legal and formal TWRP documents. A key role for this position is managing and maintaining TWRP data in the various Water Rights Tracking Systems (WRTS, WRAD, MRTS).

What you will do:

• Participate on the TWIG (Trust Water Implementation Group). Provide input on policy, guidance, forms, and templates that the group puts forward. Follow the direction of the TWIG related to temporary donations, long term donations, transfers and changes; keeping OCR operations team up to date on these decisions.
• Track and monitor existing trust water rights, especially water banking agreements. Report any concerns with timeliness to the Operations Manager and OCR Director.
• Develop Trust Water Agreements in coordination with Permit Writers and applicants.
• Identify provisions required in permits and contracts to include restrictions on purpose of use of Trust Water Rights, noting information in file-memos for future processing efficiencies.
• Write correspondence and provide accurate information to internal and external partners.
• Meet with, and provide information to, staff from outside agencies and organizations when TWRP policies and procedures are updated or modified; maintaining a contact list that is up to date.
• Review all TWRP donations, transfers, and acquisitions for OCR and provide regular updates to the statewide coordinator, Operations Manager and OCR Director.

Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1:

Nine (9) years of combined education and experience:

• Education: Involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
• Experience: In environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Option 2: 

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.

• Five (5) years of experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Option 3: 

• A Master’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.

• Three (3) years of experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Option 4:

• A Ph.D. in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field

• Two (2) years of experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Option 5:

• Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 at the Department of Ecology.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Experience using access databases and GIS mapping tools to access and manipulate data.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

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.

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• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
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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.
• Three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
• Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: 

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Scott Tarbutton at: Scott.Tarbutton@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Scott to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

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.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information

Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.