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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2734275\/southwest-region-watershed-resources-unit-supervisor-wms-band-1<\/a><\/p>\n Description<\/p>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/div>\n The\u00a0Water Quality Program<\/a>\u00a0is responsible for regulating discharges of pollutants to surface and ground waters by writing and managing permits, enforcing water quality laws, developing water quality standards and identifying waterbodies that fail to meet those standards, and providing technical and financial assistance to appropriate entities to help them protect and restore Washington’s waters.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Southwest Regional Office,<\/strong>\u00a0along with the other regional offices, assist in the development of work priorities, policies, and products, but ultimately are lead for on the ground implementation of our work and collaboration with our permitted communities as well as our local governments, living communities, and broader state citizens affected by our work to protect and restore our state’s waters.<\/p>\n The Watershed Resources Unit\u00a0<\/strong>is responsible for managing, directing, and administering all activities related to municipal and construction stormwater permits, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\u00a0hydropower certifications, and designated non-point water quality pollution activities within the Water Quality Section of the Southwest Region.<\/p>\n As an agency, we invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, 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>.<\/div>\n Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Duties<\/p>\n Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land, air and water for current and future generations.<\/p>\n Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that beneficial uses are achieved including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife and public health.<\/p>\n The staff in the Watershed Resources Unit:<\/strong><\/p>\n In this position you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n We’re looking for a leader who will:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be on March 27, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before March 26, 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,\u00a0if applicable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in natural, environmental, or physical sciences, engineering, planning, or closely related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0five years of professional level work experience in water quality management, environmental sciences or related field.<\/p>\n Additional qualifying experience in natural, environmental, or physical sciences, engineering, planning, or closely related may substitute year for year for education.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in natural, environmental, or physical sciences, engineering, planning, or closely related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0four years of professional level work experience in water quality management, environmental sciences or related field.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Ph.D. in natural, environmental, or physical sciences, engineering, planning, or closely related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0three years of professional level work experience in water quality management, environmental sciences or related field.<\/p>\n Desired Qualifications<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Education or experience in management and supervision.<\/p>\n Special Requirements \/ Conditions of Employment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license<\/p>\n Why\u00a0work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.<\/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<\/p>\n Supplemental Information <\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion,\u00a0if applicable.<\/strong><\/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. 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.<\/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<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n
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\nEmployees 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.\u00a0See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n\n
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