The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Air Quality Registration and Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position.
This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
This is the perfect position for anyone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to apply their scientific expertise to help the Air Quality Program understand and reduce air pollution.
You will serve as the Air Quality Registration and Compliance Specialist who provides expert and comprehensive state and federal regulatory oversight for all air pollutant source registration activities in the Central Region. You will respond to highly complex inquiries for technical assistance requiring an advanced scientific knowledge and mastery of Washington’s Air Quality laws and regulations such as and . Your responsibilities will include identification and notification of regulated sources, inspections, data collection and management, preparation and distribution of annual emissions reports, and collecting annual fees for over 120 air pollution sources. Additionally, you will independently develop work plans and establish schedules for routine inspections of regulated facilities, and document legally defensible evidence to be used in formal and informal enforcement actions. You will also be the senior technical specialist for all Registration Program database management and development activities. These activities provide the agency with current and accessible information regarding air emissions by air pollution sources and provides information needed to prioritize workload.
Being a reliable self-starter, an excellent problem-solver, and a natural collaborator is a must as you will function both independently and as an integral member of our regional and statewide teams of dedicated air quality compliance professionals.
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the
Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an
Environmental Specialist 4. Candidates will be considered at the
Environmental Specialist 3 and the
Environmental Specialist 4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.
Tele-work options for this position: This field-oriented position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule.
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 “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on May 28, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 27, 2024. 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.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
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About the Department of Ecology
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 .
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s 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.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: 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.
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.
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Yakima County - Union Gap, Washington
Agency: Dept. of Ecology