{"id":52917,"date":"2024-04-09T11:18:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T18:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52917"},"modified":"2024-04-09T11:19:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T18:19:02","slug":"job-sepa-erts-coordinator-environmental-specialist-2-in-training-dept-of-ecology-union-gap-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-sepa-erts-coordinator-environmental-specialist-2-in-training-dept-of-ecology-union-gap-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: SEPA\/ERTS Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 2) (In-Training), Dept. of Ecology (Union Gap, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SEPA\/ERTS Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 2) (In-Training)<\/h1>\n
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Salary:<\/strong> $38,640.00 – $61,056.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location: <\/strong>Yakima County – Union Gap, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number: <\/strong>2024-CRO2858-04371<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division: <\/strong>Central Regional Office<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>04\/08\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/span><\/div>\n
Category: <\/strong>Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Natural Resources \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental \/ Database Administration<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Description<\/h2>\n
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The Department of Ecology’s\u00a0Central Regional Office<\/strong>\u00a0(CRO) in\u00a0Union Gap, WA<\/a>\u00a0is looking to fill a\u00a0SEPA\/ERTS Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 2) (In-Training)\u00a0<\/strong>position. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<\/p>\nNote:\u00a0<\/strong>This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Specialist<\/strong>\u00a0field and achieve the goal class of an\u00a0Environmental Specialist 2 (ES2).\u00a0<\/strong>Candidates will be considered at the\u00a0<\/strong>ES1\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0ES2\u00a0<\/strong>levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

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In this role, you will support the agency\u2019s mission by providing independent coordination for both the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) for the Central Region Office (CRO).<\/p>\n

As the CRO State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Coordinator, you will independently manage the centralized SEPA process for 10 environmental programs. You will utilize your SEPA knowledge to ensure submissions are complete, reviewed by Ecology staff for environmental impacts in a timely manner, and will provide guidance, as well as interpretations of the SEPA policy for the public and Ecology staff.<\/p>\n

As the CRO Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) Coordinator, you will serve as the region\u2019s initial contact for the public, city, state, federal, and other agencies for all environmental complaints, incident reports, and spills. You will ensure critical and timely notification to proper internal and external authorities by providing technical assistance, research, and customized reports and referrals.<\/p>\n

The Central Regional Director’s team is a group of hardworking individuals that take pride in their work and being a “team.” It\u2019s a supportive environment where members of the team are encouraged to find new and improved ways of doing things.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills and have the ability to stay grounded and positive in a very dynamic fast-paced environment. Additional attributes for success in the position include a great sense of humor, the ability to solve problems, be willing to work alongside your team, and the ability to go with the flow. We are a very close-knit office and looking for a person that will enhance our culture.<\/p>\n

Initially, this position is required to work in the office five days a week.\u00a0<\/strong>There will be opportunities for a flex schedule after the probation period.\u00a0Applicants 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.<\/p>\n

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Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on April 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0April 21, 2024<\/strong>. If your application isn’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.\u00a0<\/div>\n
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:
Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s)<\/a>,\u00a0Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>,\u00a0Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<\/a>*,\u00a011 Paid Holidays per year<\/a>*,\u00a0Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/a>,\u00a0Tuition Waiver<\/a>, \u00a0Long Term Disability<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Life Insurance<\/a>,\u00a0Deferred Compensation Programs<\/a>,\u00a0Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<\/a>, \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<\/a>,\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/a>,\u00a0Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<\/a>\u00a0(Download PDF reader)<\/a>,\u00a0Combined Fund Drive<\/a>,\u00a0SmartHealth<\/a>\u00a0*Click here for more information\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
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About the Department of Ecology<\/strong><\/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 and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our\u00a0Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/div>\n
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