Washington State Department of Ecology

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. As the Communications Manager for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program, you will be responsible for both internal and external communications. You will be expected to be a good writer, producing press releases, communications plans, speeches, presentations, talking points, and other documents. You will need to feel comfortable in front of, and behind the camera. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with the best oil spill teams in the country, and step into a leadership role. When not dealing with spills, you will spend time preparing for them, and handling other duties. You will also work alongside the agency communications team to represent the Spills Program and serve other agency communications needs. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.   Telework options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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, with an initial screening date of June 25, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 24, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. https://lnkd.in/gp9FqXSr

The Pollution Prevention Specialist position must be located at our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.    The Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist position must be located at our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.    The Pollution Prevention and Product Replacement Specialist can be located at one of the following locations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.  Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.  Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.  Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.    Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station As the Pollution Prevention Specialist or the Pollution Prevention and Product Replacement specialists you will join a team that supports the statewide Pollution Prevention Assistance Partnership and Product Replacement Program. This multi-region team is charged with developing and implementing approaches to assist and educate small businesses on best management practices to reduce and manage dangerous waste and prevent storm water pollution and assist businesses switch to safer products and technologies.     The Pollution Prevention Specialist position (located in Spokane)will be the senior section lead in the Eastern Region for small quantity generator technical assistance and assist in the implementation of Product Replacement Program (PRP) projects. With your team you will provide training and mentoring to local government agencies to assist businesses in their jurisdiction. You will also conduct dangerous waste compliance inspections.    The Pollution Prevention and Product Replacement Specialist position (may be located in one of our four regions) will lead several PRP projects by planning and coordinating these efforts across the state. You will assist local government specialists help businesses switch to products and operations that use fewer and less toxic processes.    As the Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist, you will join the compliance team for the Eastern Region. You will conduction inspections of businesses to assure compliance with Washington’s “Dangerous Waste Regulations”, Chapter 173-303 WAC. This position collects physical evidence, evaluates scientific data, reviews plans, and analyzes records to prepare recommendations for formal enforcement actions. This position is the section specialist for Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare dangerous waste issues. Field and workplace safety.  Field sampling. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of June 26, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 25, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. https://lnkd.in/gY5gRAUn

The Staff Services Section of Ecology's Administrative Services Division in Lacey, WA has an Executive Office/Main Reception/Staff Services Reception (Office Assistant 3) position open. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, under general supervision, you will perform a variety of complex clerical assignments and projects for the Exec office, Main Reception, and Staff Services. You will be our first contact with our customers both internal and external and you will set the tone of how our transactions are completed. As part of the Staff Services team, we provide support to Ecology's business operations by maintaining the building and its infrastructure and by providing operations support services directly to Ecology and tenant agency staff. This position provides the opportunity to meet employees throughout the agency and gain knowledge of our different programs and the work our agency does. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.     Program Mission: The mission of our Administrative Services Office is to provide quality customer service and asset management to meet Ecology's current and future business needs. Tele-work options for this position: The schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday 8:00-5:00 in the office. The hours can be negotiated but due to the nature of the position and coverage there is no option for telework or flex schedule. The duty station for this position is at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. https://lnkd.in/gu8jKnNA

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program is looking to fill a Hazardous Waste Generation Fee Assistant (Environmental Specialist 1) position. This seasonal position will join our team at the Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   The main function of this position is to assist with the administration of the Hazardous Waste Generation Fee billing and collection operations in order to carry out Chapter 70A.218 Revised Code of Washington. Each year, our program receives calls and emails from businesses who have questions about this fee. You will help our program by answering these inquiries. In turn, this helps businesses understand the importance of identifying their hazardous wastes and the importance of proper waste management.   In this role you will use your attention to detail to process fee waiver and exemption forms and use customer service skills to respond to phone call and e-mail inquiries from fee payers.   At Ecology, we invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: We protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.      Please Note: This is a seasonal position that will end DATE. This is a seasonal position expected to work Mid July 2024 to February 28, 2025 Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 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 June 20, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 19, 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. https://lnkd.in/gEEMHFBp

  The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is seeking a licensed engineer for a Municipal Facility Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) position. This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: The salary posted above includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in Shoreline, WA in King County. We want you to join our team of engineers and scientists dedicated to responsible development and thoughtful management of critical wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure! Working as a professional engineer, you will make vital contributions to the regulation, planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment and water reclamation facilities in northwest Washington (King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and San Juan counties).   You will help to protect water quality in the region by developing wastewater discharge permits, reviewing engineering documents for domestic wastewater facilities, providing engineering oversight of infrastructure projects that receive financial assistance, and participating in inspections and enforcement activities.   The work you will do helps ensure that critical wastewater infrastructure projects in the Northwest Region are properly designed to meet state and federal requirements. You will also provide technical guidance to help dischargers understand and meet state water quality rules and laws and improve operation of their facilities. By building collaborative relationships and serving as a trusted and dependable resource for technical questions, you will make a meaningful contribution to the protection Washington’s natural resources.   Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 July 8, 2024.  To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 7, 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. https://lnkd.in/dM3AbaVi

The Financial Services Division within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Business Services and SharePoint Specialist (Management Analyst 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Combine your SharePoint, proofreading, and writing skills in this new position that will create and manage all fiscal office web content that staff across the agency use. In this role, you will use your process analysis skills to develop instructional guidance for staff. You will review communications and content prepared by content owners and update intranet guidance and procedures all staff follow. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.     Program Mission: The Financial Services mission is to manage the agency’s financial resources and support agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met. Telework options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for a telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office at least three days per week. After six months, the successful candidate can request an increased percentage of teleworking in their schedule.    Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 June 26, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 25, 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. https://lnkd.in/gpDJ9_Kc

The Financial Services within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Ecology Grants and Loans Analyst (Management Analyst 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. If you enjoy being involved with a modern grant management system that provides environmental grants to local government, tribes, and non-profit organizations for environmental projects, then this position will be ideal for you. You will be part of the team that coordinates with 12 environmental programs to develop and tests their grant/loan opportunities. You will also be involved with updating configuration and testing of the grant software that is being upgraded to a new version. Financial Services Mission: To manage the agency’s financial resources and support agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. 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 June 24, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 23, 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. https://lnkd.in/g23RKApG

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Food Center Research Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In Training) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices. Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA. Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $4,977 - $7,770 per month. When food is wasted, so are the resources and labor used to grow, harvest, process, transport, and manage the food from farm to table. Food waste is a huge challenge, with significant environmental, social, and economic impacts. This position is a member of Ecology’s Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management (Food Center). The new Food Center leads the effort to implement the action items in the Use Food Well Washington Plan. This position will lead research needed for the workgroup to study food donation by businesses as defined in HB 2301. It puts you at the table bringing together diverse cross-sector parties of interest to research and make recommendations on key actions around organic material management, food waste and wasted food. As part of the Solid Waste Management Program’s Policy Section, you will be part of an experienced, energetic team focused on preventing waste, identifying opportunities to reduce impacts, and safely managing what remains.   You will work with your peers throughout Ecology, with other state, regional, and national agencies, industry associations, and non-profit groups to help meet our state’s organics and food waste reduction goals. Implementing policies and building support networks across the US is key to creating successful food waste policy in Washington. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 90% telework 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 is subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on June 24, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 23, 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. https://lnkd.in/gsAJ6SDj

The Solid Waste Management Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Program Budget Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, exciting atmosphere doing cutting edge work for issues that really matter, managing a $100 million-dollar, multi-faceted budget. You will work to provide accurate, useful information, analysis and recommendations for sound decision making, maximizing use of resources while staying within budget. You will provide professionally sound guidance, consultation, and advice at an advanced level of expertise for matters that are highly consequential to the agency’s effectiveness and services. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The mission of the Solid Waste Management program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 60% 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 June 24, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 23, 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. https://lnkd.in/gqfW-CrS

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Financial Responsibility Regulatory Analyst (Regulatory Analyst 3) positions. The positions can be located in either of the below locations:   Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $6,703 - $9,013 per month. In this role, you will audit industry financial responsibility applications and backup documentation and issue Certificates of Financial Responsibility to regulated facilities, vessels, and pipelines after they have provided an application and proof that they have the financial resources to cover the costs of response to oil spills. Your work will ensure that spillers of oil are committed to and capable of protecting and restoring the state’s natural, cultural, and economic resources should a spill occur. You will have the opportunity to learn about commercial vessels that sail our waters and their cargos and become a subject matter expert regarding facilities that handle, process, and transport oil throughout Washington State. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   Program Mission: The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule with in-office attendance for team meetings or training on an as-needed basis. 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 June 21, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 20, 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. https://lnkd.in/gjAPwjc3