Headquarter Federal Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Salary: $64,092.00 – $86,208.00 Annually

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 $5608-$7543 per month. 

In this position, you will be part of a dynamic team that interacts with federal agencies and works on interesting projects needing Ecology water quality and Coastal Zone Management approvals. Specifically, you will be able to gain knowledge and experience regarding protecting the state water quality through reviewing projects to ensure that they will meet the state water quality standards. You will be able to start or expand your career network through coordinating with Tribes, local, state, and federal entities on project actions that may have inter-related environmental impacts.

You will review projects that have a potential to impact wetlands and other waters of the state and determine if the state water quality standards will be met. You will review projects that have a potential to impact our coastal resources and determine if the project will meet the state’s enforceable policies. You will be able to have frequent contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, applicants, the public, staff members from both SEA and other Ecology programs, Tribes, and local, state, and federal government agencies as projects move through the review process. You will also provide project coordination with state and federal agencies in reviewing and developing procedures and policies pertaining to the Section 401 and Coastal Zone Management Federal Consistency process.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology’s is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.

 
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Tele-work options for this position: 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.

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

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 *Click here for more information 

Duties

What makes this role unique?

In this position, you will have an opportunity to gain specialized skill and experience in federal Clean Water Act Section 10 and Coastal Zone Management federal consistency. You will be responsible for coordinating with other Ecology federal permit managers and technical staff to align efforts concerning environmental review and federal and local laws and permitting of projects. Additionally, you will provide support for coordinating with state, federal, local, and Tribal staff, project applicants, as well as a broad range of external stakeholders. 

• Serve as the key point of contact for Ecology Section 401 team for the coordinated review and processing of Section 401 Water Quality Certifications and Coastal Zone Management federal consistency decisions. 
• Work with the Aquatic Permitting and Protection Section manager and other Federal Permit mangers in development of practices and procedures. 
• Coordinate with other Ecology programs during the review process. 
• Coordinate and track Ecology work within the Aquatic database to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met. 
• Support work with other state agencies, counties, cities, federal agencies, and Tribes on reviews and permitting of projects.

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

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

•     Working knowledge of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits program, Section 404 and Section 10 Permitting.

•     Working knowledge of wetland science, mitigation and delineation.

•     Demonstrated understanding of project management for complex projects that require multi agency and program coordination.

•     Demonstrated ability to understand environmental legislation and regulations at the federal, state, and local level, by independently reviewing, analyzing, developing, and recommending permit decisions for projects.   Testifying at legal proceedings and public hearings, and negotiating resolution in the development of policies and regulations. 

Supplemental Information

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.
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• 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.

• 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:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Loree’ Randall at: Loree.Randall@ecy.wa.gov    Please do not contact Loree’ to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov