Program Rule And Process Coordinator (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 3)

JOB
Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Program Rule and Process Coordinator (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 3) position. This position can be located in either our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our 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 $6,835 - $9,195 per month.The Spills Program’s Rule and Process Coordinator position is quite unique as it provides the opportunity to gain a well-rounded understanding of the program’s priorities, policies, procedures, regulations, and contracted work. In this position, you will direct the program’s rulemaking processes and coordinate the development and maintenance of the program’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will lead most procurement processes for the program and manage our contracts. You will also serve as the lead for special policy assignments regarding research, analysis, planning, studies, and legislative report efforts that address and support complex spill prevention, preparedness, and response policy issues across multiple sections of the program.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.Statewide Resources Section: Supports the Agency and Program missions in maintaining 24/7 response capability, aggressive response to oil and hazardous substance spills through service delivery of legislative and policy support, program planning, data and IT management, performance reporting, statewide training, investigation, enforcement, research and analysis, file management, and time accounting activities.Research and Policy Unit: Supports the Spills Program’s mission by improving the program’s understanding of oil spill risks, coordination capabilities, and strategic decisions through research, analysis, planning, and policy and project implementation.Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% 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 March 12, 2024. In order 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.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information About the Department of EcologyProtecting 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 Strategic Plan. 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 DEIRDiversity, 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What makes this role unique? In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to be the Spills Program’s lead rulemaking Process Coordinator. You will serve as an expert on Ecology’s rulemaking process and the program’s regulations. You will also gain project management experience through development and maintenance of the program’s core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a great opportunity to gain insight into decision-making processes for all areas of the program. You will gain extensive experience leading procurement processes and managing multiple contracts for the program.What you will do: Direct rulemaking processes, advise the Program Manager and agency executive management on rulemaking decisions, and guide the formulation of rules for spill prevention plans, inspections, vessel screenings, enforcement, and response.Provide intergovernmental agreement and contract procurement expertise for the program. Lead most procurement processes and manage contracts for the program.Coordinate and manage Ecology’s use of the Department of Enterprise Services Emergency Cleanup Contracts for spill cleanup contracts to ensure adequate response to facility/vessel marine spills and inland spills that exceed local and state response capabilities.Analyze, review, evaluate, assist, and coordinate the development and maintenance of program core Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including inspections, investigation, enforcement, drills, prevention plans, contingency plans, vessel screenings, and response.Lead special policy assignments regarding research, analysis, planning, studies, and legislative report efforts that address and support complex spill prevention, preparedness, and response policy issues across multiple sections of the program. Through this work, you will identify critical and emerging spill response policy issues and recommend preventative or corrective measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format? Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology. Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined. A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.A list of three professional references.Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization. Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.): Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information: If you have specific questions about the position, please email Brittany Flittner: Brittany.Flittner@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Brittany to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.