Senior General Permits Manager - Spokane, United States - Washington State Department of Ecology

Description

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior General Permits Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Join our team leading water quality environmental permitting in the eastern region of Washington state In this role, you will collaborate with facility owners and operators of sand & gravel industries, wineries, and fresh fruit packers on applying for permit coverage. You will also track important permit records, review submittals for compliance with environmental rules and laws, conduct inspections, and manage responses to environmental incidents reported by the public. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and advance your career in environmental permit management, compliance, and inspection as a senior environmental specialist.

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 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.

The Eastern Region Office, Water Quality Program is located in Spokane, Washington and offers flexible work schedules and a dynamic, collaborative group of employees committed to protecting Washington's surface and groundwaters. Spokane is located 92 miles from the Canadian border and is neighbors with Idaho. We are located near mountains and forests with many streams and lakes within a short drive. The city has 125 beautiful parks and is known for sports, music and the arts.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule with the expectation of working in the office one day 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 March 12, 2024 . To be considered, please submit an application on or before March 11, 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.

Duties

What makes this role unique?

In this role, you will be joining a team of passionate public servants who work in regulating activities that impact Washington's waters. It is a great opportunity in working with the regulated community, managing water quality permitting, and supporting the ongoing protection and preservation of the state's waters.

What you will do:

Independently develop and conduct inspections and respond to complaints.

Provide technical assistance to facilities to improve compliance.

Determine appropriate general permit coverages for manufacturing processes.

Implement and manage water quality general permits.

Develop formal enforcement actions for general permits throughout Eastern Washington.

Serve as regional expert for sand & gravel, winery, fresh fruit packing, and irrigation system aquatic week control general permits.

Note: Personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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:

30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent

20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience 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.

At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Pay Range 53 ($4,602 - $6,198 monthly) (In-Training)

A total of 6 years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible Combinations

College credit hours or degree – as listed above.

Years of required experience – as listed above.

Combination 1

No college credit hours or degree

6 years of experience

Combination 2

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits

5 years of experience

Combination 3

60-89 semester or quarter credits (AA degree)

4 years of experience

Combination 4

semester or quarter credits

3 years of experience

Combination 5

A Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience

Combination 6

A Master's Degree

1 year of experience

Combination 7

A Ph.D.

No experience

OR

One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.

At the Environmental Specialist 4 level: Pay Range 59 ($5,341 - $7,184 monthly) Goal Class

A total of 9 years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.

Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible Combinations

College credit hours or degree – as listed above.

Years of required experience – as listed above.

Combination 1

No college credit hours or degree

9 years of experience

Combination 2

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits

8 years of experience

Combination 3

60-89 semester or quarter credits (AA degree)

7 years of experience

Combination 4

semester or quarter credits

6 years of experience

Combination 5

A Bachelor's Degree

5 years of experience

Combination 6

A Master's Degree

3 years of experience

Combination 7

A Ph.D.

2 years of experience

OR

Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

General knowledge of water sampling and collection techniques and processes, and water sample analysis.

Experience communicating scientific or technical information to a diverse audience.

Experience applying negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Experience accurately maintaining data and records, within timelines, and using required procedures.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.