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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2694764-0\/water-quality-program-manager-ems-band-3<\/a><\/p>\n Description <\/p>\n Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. If you want to lead a highly effective, collaborative team that is dedicated to protecting Washington’s waters, this may be the position for you.<\/p>\n Our Mission\u00a0<\/strong>at the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment, for current and future generations.<\/p>\n Our Water Quality Program contributes to that mission by working to protect and restore Washington’s waters to support healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Water Quality Program Manager<\/strong>\u00a0is an Exempt Management Service Band 3 position that reports to Ecology’s Deputy Director, and is located at our headquarters building in\u00a0Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/p>\n We are seeking a motivated and innovative problem-solver, with both strategic and operational experience, to lead and manage our Water Quality Program. Our new Program Manager will be a forward facing problem-solver who builds strong relationships with our various stakeholders in order to achieve results through technical and financial assistance and regulation.<\/p>\n At Ecology, you’ll be a part of a team that is invested in making a difference. We’re engineers, environmental scientists, planners, geologists, communication specialists, administrative professionals, and more, all working toward our common goals. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.<\/p>\n To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Duties <\/p>\n What will you be doing?<\/strong><\/p>\n You’ll manage a team of over 270 staff who are working within five major activity areas: Preventing point source water pollution, reducing nonpoint source water pollution, controlling stormwater, providing water quality financial assistance, and cleaning polluted waters. To help us succeed, you will:<\/p>\n Who are we looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n We’re looking for an experienced leader who is ready to team with a large group of dedicated professionals. You’ll need to have the ability to:<\/p>\n A Key Member of Ecology’s Executive Leadership Team<\/strong><\/p>\n It is critical that this important position maintains the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct to support the state’s commitment to efficient, effective, and accountable government.<\/p>\n This is a highly visible environmental management role which impacts fisheries, hydropower, land use, and other aquatic related programs. Success in this position requires the use of advanced management, communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills with high-level, influential elected and appointed officials.<\/p>\n As a key member of our Department’s Executive Leadership Team, the successful candidate will:<\/p>\n Why join the team?<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an opportunity to make an impact! The Water Quality Program is our agency’s largest environmental program. You’ll have the opportunity to help solve complex natural resource issues, work collaboratively, and build an extensive statewide network.<\/p>\n This position is open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 24, 2020.\u00a0 In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 23, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Qualifications A bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, environmental science, public administration, law, or other qualifying discipline.<\/p>\n A minimum of five (5) years of professional level supervisory responsibility, including experience managing supervisors.<\/p>\n A minimum of five (5) years of professional level management experience, including:<\/p>\n A minimum of five (5) years of budget management experience.<\/p>\n A minimum of three (3) years of strategic planning experience (annual or biennial based business plan) including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a program.<\/p>\n Please note: Experience in each of the areas may be gained concurrently.<\/strong><\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Special Requirements \/ Conditions of Employment<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n Must have a valid driver’s license.<\/p>\n Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment and addressing climate change.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt and how working for Ecology can help<\/strong> *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information<\/em><\/p>\n Supplemental Information Please include the following documents as attachments to your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely.\u00a0 Incomplete responses, including “please see my resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3.\u00a0If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at 360.407.6186.<\/p>\n If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”<\/p>\n Other Information:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n
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