Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Duwamish Stormwater Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: The salary listed includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in in King County.
Are you interested in preventing and cleaning up stormwater pollution to the Duwamish River Valley? If you enjoy independent field work and working with others to solve complex problems, this may be the job for you. You will gain experience conducting inspections to evaluate compliance with industrial and construction stormwater discharge permits. You will use your analytical and communication skills to provide technical assistance to industries and construction contractors and develop justified enforcement actions. You will grow professionally as you gain direct regulatory experience and learn how to control sources of toxic chemicals in stormwater runoff.
You will be joining the Stormwater Compliance Unit, collaborating with engineers, planners, inspectors, and community engagement specialists within the Water Quality Program and other Ecology programs. Together we work to control sources of pollution and clean up contaminated sediments in the Lower Duwamish Waterway and Harbor Island Superfund Sites.
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 (ES4). Candidates will be considered at the
ES3 and the
ES4 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 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.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule, with the expectation that you will work in the office at least four hours per week and conduct work in the field roughly 50% of the time (20 hours per week). 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 10, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before May 9, 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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For this position, personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear.
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: King County - Shoreline, Washington
Agency: Dept. of Ecology