Salary: $65,748.00 – $88,416.00 Annually
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA 
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-SWM0359-07454
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 06/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5) 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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel throughout Ecology’s Southwest Region, visiting roads and other public lands to oversee crews hired for the purpose of cleaning up litter and illegal dumps to directly improve Washington’s environment. You will work independently to manage a program budget, maintain a vehicle fleet, ensure supplies are in stock, and hire all work crew members. You will work with other state and local governments on litter, illegal dump cleanup and prevention measures and oversight of grants. This position is an entry-level supervisor position which can provide valuable management experience.

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program’s mission is to reduce both the amount and effects of wastes generated in Washington, and our vision is to transition to a society where waste is viewed as inefficient and most wastes and toxic substances have been eliminated.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework 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 is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 19, 2023. 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.

Duties
This role has a direct positive impact on the environment that is rewarding and highly visible to the appreciative citizens of Washington. There are peak workload periods, typically in spring, however improvements to the program may be forthcoming and lessen this peak. You will be independently responsible for overseeing a litter pickup program as well as local government grants. You will need to align your time and responsibilities accordingly and adapt and respond quickly as situations change.

What you will do:

• Plan for and manage a 9-10 month seasonal employment program for adult crews.
• Plan for and manage a teen litter pickup program with adult supervisors.
• Recruit, interview, hire, manage paperwork for and train crew members and supervisors.
• Manage and stay within the budget for Ecology’s Southwest Region litter pickup program.
• Manage a vehicle fleet and ensure litter pickup and safety supplies are stocked and available when needed.
• Ensure crews abide by all safety measures and make decisions quickly about crew deployment in times of high heat, during fire/smoke season and exposure to Covid-19.
• Work with other state and local governments on litter and illegal dump cleanup and prevention measures, this includes managing grants and interagency agreements.
• Must be highly organized and capable of managing heavy and diverse workloads at times.

Qualifications
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. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

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

A total of Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Professional level Experience in environmental analysis, control, planning, community outreach or supervisory experience.
• Education: involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or natural science, planning, business administration or closely allied field.

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass annual Washington State Criminal History Background Check.
• Maintain a Driver’s License with a good driving record.

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.

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4071135/litter-coordinator-natural-resource-specialist-5