The Department of Ecology’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are still hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. The majority of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
This is an opportunity for an innovative leader to guide a high-performing team developing oil spill readiness plans that minimize damages when oil spills into Washington waters. You’ll be a part of an established, successful oil spill planning program with great opportunities for collaboration with industry, other federal and state agencies, tribes and advocacy groups.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
Duties
The mission of the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) program is to protect Washington’s environment, public health, and safety through a comprehensive spill prevention, preparedness and response program. The Spill’s Program’s vision is to prevent, prepare for and respond aggressively to oil spills; to be our best for the State of Washington. Our Spills goals are “zero spills” and rapid, aggressive, well-coordinated response.
- Reviewing oil spill plans written by the largest oil industries in Washington (refineries, terminals, vessels, pipelines, railroads and mobile facilities).
- Developing geographic response plans for all areas of the state.
- Using education and outreach to local governments, communities and tribes to increase confidence in the readiness of the state.
- Using informed observation to evaluate the efficacy of the oil spill plans through drills and exercises.
- Ensuring that unit employees have clear expectations, priorities and objectives and have the skills, training, and tools to effectively accomplish their work.
This position is identified as a Critical Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters, including on short notice. They will also need at times to be available after-hours and on weekends to support staff that are assigned on after-hours duty rotation.
Qualifications
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Four (4) years of professional experience in marine transportation, planning, environmental policy, supervising or conducting oil spill response.
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Two (2) years of professional experience in marine transportation, planning, management or emergency response.
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in planning practices, project management, understanding of environmental compliance programs; federal oil spill planning regulations; design, team/small organization leadership.
- Highly developed communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Budget management experience
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
- Be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which entails a detailed background check.
- Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.
- Hold and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Why work for Ecology?
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 informationSupplemental Information
Application Instructions:
- 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.
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
- A resume outlining your professional experience.
- Please to do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
- Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume,” may disqualify you from further consideration.
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It is in the candidate’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed above. Applications without these documents may be declined.
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.
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.”
Other Information:
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 have specific questions about the position, please email Linda Pilkey-Jarvis at: JPil461@ECY.WA.GOV Please do not contact Linda to inquire about the status of your application.
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.
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 1-800-833-6388.