{"id":52903,"date":"2024-04-08T13:52:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T20:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52903"},"modified":"2024-04-09T09:05:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:05:59","slug":"job-hydropower-projects-manager-sw-region-environmental-specialist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-hydropower-projects-manager-sw-region-environmental-specialist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4), Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/logo%20110921.jpg\" alt=\"An image without description\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"entity-title-container\">\n<h1 class=\"entity-title\" style=\"text-align: center\" title=\"Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4)\">Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4)<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary:<\/strong> $64,092.00 &#8211; $86,208.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location: <\/strong>Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2024-WQ3858-04254<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Division: <\/strong>Water Quality<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">04\/0\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Continuous<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong>Category: <\/strong>Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Water Agency \/ Natural Resources \/ Utilities \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4456672\/hydropower-projects-manager-sw-region-environmental-specialist-4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header-buttons\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/JobPostings\/image\/ECY_Bar.jpg\" alt=\"Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>The\u00a0<strong>Water Quality Program\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a\u00a0<strong>Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4)<\/strong>\u00a0position.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>This position is located<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in our\u00a0<strong>Headquarters\u00a0Office (HQ)<\/strong>\u00a0in<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ci.lacey.wa.us\/\">Lacey, WA<\/a>\u00a0and works with hydropower projects in southwest Washington. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<br \/><br \/>This is an opportunity to join our Water Quality Program and work with several utilities that own hydropower facilities in southwest Washington including dams and reservoirs on Nisqually, Lewis, Cowlitz rivers. \u00a0You will manage these utilities\u2019 water quality and habitat requirements to protect fish, recreation, habitat, and other important uses of these rivers. You will learn this specialized area of the Clean Water Act from five other Ecology staff who manage other hydropower dams across the state. We also work closely with the Washington Department of Fish &amp; Wildlife who assist on fish habitat and enhancement at these facilities. This position includes many annual and some seasonal site visits to allow you to work directly with the dam operators responsible for complying with our state Water Quality rules.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology&#8217;s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Tele-work options for this position:\u00a0<\/strong>This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule with the expectation of being in the office up to one day a week.<strong>\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 are subject to change.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on\u00a0<strong>April 1<\/strong><strong>9, 2024<\/strong>. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0<strong>April 1<\/strong><strong>8, 2023<\/strong>. If your application isn&#8217;t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.<br \/><br \/><strong>Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0We will review all applications received before the date above. 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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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Who-we-are\/Strategic-plan\">Strategic Plan<\/a>.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0healthy life\/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.<\/li>\n<li>An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous growth and development opportunities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0<br \/><strong>Our commitment to DEIR<\/strong><strong><br \/>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.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Diversity<\/strong>: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Equity<\/strong>: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Inclusion<\/strong>: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology\u2019s work.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/><strong>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.<br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>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.<br \/><br \/>\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/MtRainier-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Hydropower Projects Manager, SW Region (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/p>\n<br \/><strong>What makes this role unique?<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>Hydropower dams are an important renewable energy resource in Washington, but they also pose unique challenges for water quality and aquatic habitat. You will work with hydropower dam owners and operators in southwest Washington to find innovative solutions to minimize impacts these dams have on aquatic resources and maintain their compliance with state and federal regulations.<br \/><br \/><strong>What you will do:<\/strong>\u00a0<br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish and implement permit requirements for public and privately owned hydropower dams to meet state and federal regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Review and approve water quality monitoring plans and compliance reports.<\/li>\n<li>Perform site visits at hydropower facilities to ensure compliance with permit conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Advise facilities of the need to implement best management practices (BMPs) or other measures to prevent or address water quality violations.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with local governments, federal agencies, Tribes, and other state agencies on issues related to hydropower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/>Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30\/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent<\/li>\n<li>20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20\/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExperience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.<br \/><br \/><strong>A total of 9 years of experience and\/or education as described below:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Experience\u00a0<\/strong>in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education:\u00a0<\/strong>involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/>All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:<br \/>\u00a0\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Possible Combinations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>College credit hours or degree \u2013 as listed above.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Years of required experience \u2013 as listed above.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">No college credit hours or degree.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">9 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">8 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 5\u00a0<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 6\u00a0<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Master&#8217;s Degree.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">3 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 7<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<br \/><strong><u>OR<\/u><\/strong><br \/>Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology.<br \/><br \/><strong>Desired Qualifications:<\/strong><br \/>We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 Experience or training with environmental compliance.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Experience or training with water quality sampling and design.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 Experience working with hydropower or energy sector facilities.<strong><br \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><br \/>Ecology seeks diverse applicants:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>We 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.<strong><u><br \/><\/u><\/strong><br \/><br \/><u>Need an Accommodation<\/u><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in the application and\/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please call:\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span>\u00a0or email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><u>\u00a0<\/u>and we will be happy to assist.<\/li>\n<li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">1-800-833-6388<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile&#8217;s main page.<\/li>\n<li>If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology\">https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<u>Application Instructions:<\/u><br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s in the applicant&#8217;s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.<\/li>\n<li>A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.<\/li>\n<li>A list of three professional references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Note<\/strong>: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate\u2019s formal authorization.<br \/><br \/>Please do NOT include your salary history.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. \u00a0<br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>For Your Privacy:<br \/>When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):<br \/><br \/>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:<\/p>\n\u00a0<br \/>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.<br \/><br \/>Application Attestation:\u00a0<br \/><br \/>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.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><u>Other Information:<\/u>\n<p>If you have specific questions about the position, please email\u00a0<strong>Chad Brown<\/strong>\u00a0at:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:chad.brown@ecy.wa.gov\">chad.brown@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0 Please do not contact\u00a0<strong>Chad<\/strong>\u00a0to inquire about the status of your application.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>To request the full position description: email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov?subject=mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><br \/><br \/>As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington&#8217;s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.<br \/><br \/>Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State&#8217;s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life\/work balance.<br \/><br \/>To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecology.wa.gov\/\">www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/washingtonstatedepartmentofecology\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ecologywa\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EcologyWA\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ecologywa\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/blog\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<strong><br \/><\/strong>Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. \u00a0\u00a0\n<p>Equal Opportunity Employer:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>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\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span>. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">1-800-833-6388<\/span>.<\/p>\n<br \/><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. 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