About the Department of Ecology

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

What makes this role unique? 

• Develop and deliver communication internally and externally regarding Ecology Administration of Grants (EAGL) and Loans system changes and enhancements.
• Work closely with the EAGL team to troubleshoot, test and resolve system issues.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop communication and training materials.
• Lead new grant/loan new application design meetings with environmental programs to ensure business and operational requirements are being met.
• Provide phone and on-line direction and guidance for internal and external user’s questions, assigns roles in EAGL system, assists in user registration.

Required Qualifications:

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

Seven (7) years of Experience and Education:

Experience conducting multi-dimensional research and analysis, formulating recommendations, and coordinating implementation and ongoing evaluation of programs and strategic and long-range planning activities.      

Education in business administration, public administration, health administration, law, environmental law, finance, economics, statistics, environmental management, environmental or public policy or a related field

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

• Two years of aggregate experience in any combination of the following areas:
  • Working with automated systems that include users from business and financial areas, and in coordination with information technology staff.
  • Working on a team that either developed requirements, or developed or implemented an automated system.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with, and present complex financial material, to all levels of managers and staff.
• SharePoint experience to include uploading/downloading documents, creating document libraries and lists, and managing user permissions in lists, libraries and sites.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to analyze an existing process, identify areas that need improvement, and develop new steps that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process, i.e., “LEAN.”
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal contracting and procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state accounting systems, state laws, policies, and procedures regarding fiscal and administrative issues, and federal laws impacting financial activities.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence both internal and external customers and entities by using negotiation skills and/or effective oral and written communication skills, while maintaining a recognized level of trust, respect, and confidentiality.

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: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not 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.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

• 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

• 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. 

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Janis Henry at: Janis.henry@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Janis 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.

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.

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. 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 1-800-833-6384.