Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill five (5) Aquaculture Federal Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) positions. These positions will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
The Aquaculture Federal Permit Manager positions are senior level environmental specialists and serve as Ecology’s Federal Permit Manager for Headquarters, these positions are responsible for upholding and enforcing state laws and policies in order to protect and promote the wise management of our state water resources.
We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, is a team player, has the ability to quickly assess a situation and make a decision and the ability to communicate with a diverse audience.
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.
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.
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.
The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to support community conservation efforts for our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Some of the key work activities of the Aquaculture Federal Permit Manager positions are:
•Manages a high volume of application for aquaculture projects.
•Makes recommendations on whether to approve Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and/or Coastal Zone Management decisions for aquaculture projects.
•Works with other federal and state agencies reviewing projects and conducting site visits as needed.
•Manages a number of aquaculture projects that need to be reviewed and permitted.
•Maintains a high volume of applications while ensuring that deadlines are not missed.
This positions will provide the successful applicant with hands on experience with a number of federal and state environmental permitting laws and processes.
At times, this position will need to deal with challenging customers. Also this position may have to participate in evening hearings, meetings and/or presentations.
The culture of the team: You will be working with a highly motivated and dynamic team, we help each other and are very successful at getting the job done within the deadlines.
Please Note: four (4) of the five (5) positions are project positions and are funded until June 30, 2021.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be November 12, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 11, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
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A Bachelor’s degree in another discipline, provided that at least 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of course work is in the environmental, physical or one of the natural sciences including ecology, biology, hydrology, soil science, or plant sciences and five years of professional-level experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning which includes one year equal to an Environmental Specialist 3 or above or two years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above.
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A Master’s degree in one of the above fields and three years of professional-level experience as required above which includes one year equal to an Environmental Specialist 3 or above or two years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above;
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A Ph.D. in one of the above fields and two years of professional-level experience as required above which includes one year equal to an Environmental Specialist 3 or above or two years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above;
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Two years of professional level-experience as required above as an Environmental Specialist 3 provided a Bachelor’s degree involving major study as listed above has been attained.
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 the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life 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
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:
•A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
•A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of 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 at (360) 407-6186
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Loree’ Randall at: loree.randall@ecy.ea.gov. Please do not contact Loree’ to inquire about the status of your application.
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.
If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
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.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.
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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388An image without description.