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This is an exciting time in Washington as Ecology implements brand new legislation addressing climate change. This position reports directly to the Air Quality Deputy Program Manager, with a primary focus on performing high-level administrative and secretarial support duties for the Air Quality Program, management team, and staff. A significant part of this positions will be supporting hiring and onboarding a large number of staff who will implement recently passed climate legislation. This position will be instrumental in establishing whole new teams and organizational structure to combat climate change.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Air Quality Program<\/a>\u00a0(AQP) is looking to fill a\u00a0Deputy Program Managers Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3)\u00a0<\/strong>position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in\u00a0Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some of the activities the Deputy Program Manager\u2019s Assistant will be responsible for:<\/p>\n The mission of the\u00a0Air Quality Program<\/a>\u00a0(AQP) is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality of Washington to safeguard public health and the environment and support high quality of life for current and future generations. The Air Quality Program\u2019s vision is clean, healthy air for all of Washington. Our goal is to identify, prevent, and minimize air pollution.<\/p>\n Everyone deserves clean air to breathe and a sustainable future that addresses the challenges of climate change. The Air Quality Program works to monitor air quality and reduce air pollution to protect the health of every Washingtonian. We also work to protect Washington\u2019s future by tracking our state\u2019s efforts to cut the carbon pollution that drives climate change, and implement carbon reduction programs.<\/p>\n Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, with leadership who embrace the value of people.<\/p>\n Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/p>\n Ecology seeks diverse applicants:<\/strong>\u00a0We 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.<\/p>\n During Stay Home, Stay Healthy,<\/strong>\u00a0employees are working a combination of in-office and\/or telework based on position and business need. \u00a0Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.<\/p>\n Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of\u00a0May 26, 2021<\/strong>. \u00a0In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before\u00a0May 25, 2021.<\/strong>\u00a0The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.<\/p>\n Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts<\/strong><\/em><\/dd>\n What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fast-paced environment which includes multiple and varied responsibilities with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects. Your attention to detail, broad perspective, and the ability to manage complex projects with strong stakeholder interest are some of your strengths. Your good communication skills (oral and written) will set you up to be successful in this role.<\/p>\n What makes this role unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n Your understanding of the importance and value of administrative support and coordination is crucial in this role. You will identify places where additional information is needed and will track it down; will operate in a balanced and fair manner, relying on data and information to inform options within an assigned set of goals.<\/p>\n You will:<\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n High school graduation or GED.<\/p>\n AND<\/strong><\/p>\n Four (4) years of clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work experience.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n One (1) year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2 at the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n Formal education will substitute year-for-year for experience.<\/p>\n\n
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