Salary:<\/strong>$48,156.00 – $63,216.00 Annually Description About the Department of Ecology Our commitment to DEIR<\/strong><\/span> Diversity<\/strong>: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.<\/p>\n Equity<\/strong>: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.<\/p>\n Inclusion<\/strong>: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to Respect<\/strong>: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.<\/p>\n We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.<\/p>\n Duties Independently perform data quality assurance reviews of individual municipal permit data and prepare and distribute monthly permit violation reports to unit staff.<\/p>\n Organize and facilitate unit permit compliance review meetings; makes recommendations for corrective actions; and draft correspondence indicating non-compliance (warning letters). Interpret and provide technical assistance to permittees and the public in interpretation of water quality laws, regulations, permit conditions, policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Make recommendations to senior staff regarding new or modified procedures, process improvements, and database improvements.<\/p>\n Provide regulatory oversight of facilities covered under the water treatment plant general permit. Regulatory oversight includes data review and compliance evaluations, technical assistance, inspections and compliance support, and facility coverage issuance; but does not include engineering review.<\/p>\n Qualifications Option 1<\/strong>:\u00a0Six (6) years of combined experience and\/or education:<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 3<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Option 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n Option 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Location: <\/strong>Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA
Job Type: <\/strong>Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: <\/strong>Flexible\/Hybrid
Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Ecology
Job Number: <\/strong>2022-WQ3729-17306
Application Timeline:<\/strong> This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of December 27, 2022<\/strong>. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before December 26, 2022<\/strong>. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
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<\/strong><\/span>Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen: <\/strong>The Water Quality\u00a0<\/strong>program\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Permit Data and Compliance Professional (Environmental Specialist 3)<\/strong> position.\u00a0This position is located\u00a0<\/strong>in our Headquarters Office<\/strong> in\u00a0<\/strong>Lacey, WA.<\/a> Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. This position is an outstanding opportunity to use your project management skills to make tangible improvements to water quality in Washington. Our Permit Data and Compliance Professional works alongside of our team of water quality engineers and scientists to help issue and manage individual permits for municipal wastewater treatment and reclaimed water facilities throughout our southwestern region. You\u2019ll provide administrative support for individual municipal permit issuance, compliance and quality assurance reviews of municipal permit data, technical assistance to permit holders, and enforcement administration. This position also provides specialized expertise and technical assistance to staff, permittees, and the public on our Permit and Reporting Information System (PARIS) database, Public PARIS database, and WebPortal reporting sites. You\u2019ll also handle regulatory oversight of facilities covered under the Water Treatment Plant general permit, including permit data quality assurance reviews, periodic compliance inspections, and permit administration.
The mission of the Water Quality Program is 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. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Tele-work options for this position:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.\u00a0<\/strong>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 \u201cother information.\u201d Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>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 and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our\u00a0Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR)\u00a0<\/strong>are core values central to Ecology\u2019s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.<\/p>\n
participate and contribute to Ecology\u2019s work.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>What makes this role unique?<\/strong>\u00a0
As our Permit Data and Compliance Professional, you will be the point of contact for the Southwest Water Quality Program and the face of the agency for communities and local governments seeking information and instructions related to their wastewater discharge permit, PARIS and the WebPortal. You will build trust and confidence with our communities through honest, reliable, and consistent interactions over time, as they move through the permit application and issuance processes and into implementation. You\u2019ll also be a critical resource for our permit managers and compliance specialist, helping to ensure that data submitted under the permits is complete, identifying compliance issues in permit data, administering enforcement documents, and overseeing the Water Treatment Plant general permit in the southwest region.
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What you will do:<\/strong>
Finalize and circulate individual municipal permit documents for acceptance, comment, and issuance; arrange for public notice; and final issuance.<\/p>\n
Independently manage and provide technical assistance to stakeholders for the PARIS database, Public PARIS database, and WebPortal reporting sites. Ensures that regional data stored in PARIS is complete and accurate.<\/p>\n
Represent the Section on the Enforcement Work Group, Permit Data Quality Workgroup, and Accessibility Super User Workgroup.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/span>Required Qualifications:<\/strong>
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.<\/p>\n\n
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